Books Quote by Diana Gabaldon
“All of my books have an internal geometric shape, and once I've seen the shape, then the writing gets much faster and easier because I now do know where we're going, and I know what's motivating these people, why they were here, and therefore, I have some good idea how they got there, and so I can fill in the missing chunks somewhat more easily.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk, 2020
Understanding a story's structure lets a writer anticipate plot and character motivations, speeding up composition.
In simple terms: Knowing story shape speeds writing.
Key Takeaway
Map story structure before drafting.
Themes
writing
planning
creativity
Mood
focused
productive
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
narrative structure
character motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance structure with spontaneity?
- What tools help visualize story geometry?
A Different Perspective
May overlook spontaneous creativity.
