Come Quote by Erik Larson
“After I finish writing a chapter, I'll print it out, cut it up into paragraphs, and cut away any transition sentences. Then I shuffle all the paragraphs and lay them out as they come. As I arrange and hold them next to each other, very quickly a natural structure for the chapter presents itself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Writing Process, Erik Larson, 2015
He reorganizes his chapter by physically shuffling paragraphs to discover its natural flow.
In simple terms: He cuts and shuffles text to find structure.
Key Takeaway
Use physical rearrangement to reveal hidden organization.
Themes
creativity
writing
structure
Mood
inspired
curious
Type
practical
creative
When to use this quote
- draft editing
- creative brainstorming
- author workshops
- self‑editing
Key Concepts
nonlinear editing
visual thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does physical manipulation change your perception of content?
- Can this method work for non‑fiction?
A Different Perspective
May overlook logical coherence without deliberate planning.
