Chapter Quote by Chuck Palahniuk

There's almost always a point in a book where something happens that triggers the rest of the plot.

— Jonathan Carroll

As a matter of writing philosophy, if there is one, I try not to ever plot a story. I try to write it from…

— Anonymous

I retain characters more often than plot, but what seems to happen is that I latch on to specific moments, turns of phrase, and…

— Sarah Weinman

“Plot is certainly a part of constructing a story. It’s a factor in outlining. But believe it or not, it’s the least important factor.…

— Libbie Hawker

Usually when I put my focus on the pacing, the plot, the specific characterizations, - it's ironic - but then I actually increase my…

— Christopher Rice

Anytime I feel like I am beginning to explain the plot or characters too much my stomach churns. I like stories that let the…

— Charles Forsman

I begin by assembling notes on characters. Large swaths of the plot become clear to me as I do this.

— James Ellroy

“Plot grows out of character. If you focus on who the people in your story are, if you sit and write about two people…

— Anne Lamott

Every so often, you want to map out your plot mythology but never so specifically that you can't let a story surprise you. You…

— Eric Kripke

I try to end every chapter with an air of suspense. I try to leave the reader wanting to turn the page.

— Nelson DeMille

I look for absurdly simple plots so that I can simply focus on the characters. Having an understanding of what dialogue's easy to say…

— Taylor Sheridan

Sometimes I can't get out of the character because the story is very intense.

— Diana Krall