Education Quote by Diane Setterfield
““My study throngs with characters waiting to be written. Imaginary people, anxious for a life, who tug at my sleeve, crying, 'Me next! Go on! My turn!' I have to select. And once I have chosen, the others lie quiet for ten months or a year, until I come to the end of the story, and the clamor starts up again.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, 2006
The writer must choose which imagined characters to develop, leaving others dormant until later in the narrative.
In simple terms: Writers prioritize characters, pausing others.
Key Takeaway
Focus on one story at a time.
Themes
creativity
writing
character development
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- screenwriting
- storyboarding
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
narrative pacing
selection
imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- Which character will you bring to life first?
- How do you decide which ideas to set aside?
A Different Perspective
Balancing many ideas can stall progress.
