Actually Quote by Eric Van Lustbader
“I can't write a scene unless I've visualized it. Unless I can actually see it, and that's why a lot of reviewers have said my books are very cinematic, because I actually do see them before I write them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, 2015, publishing magazine
Visualizing a scene before writing makes the narrative vivid and cinematic, allowing the writer to translate mental images into words.
In simple terms: Seeing the scene first helps write it clearly.
Key Takeaway
Visualize before you write.
Themes
creativity
visualization
writing
cinematography
Mood
inspired
focused
Type
practical
instructional
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- storyboarding
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
mental imagery
storytelling
scene construction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you train your mind to picture scenes?
- What techniques help translate images into prose?
A Different Perspective
If you cannot visualize, you may struggle to convey sensory details.
