Advance Quote by Greg van Eekhout
“There's a certain amount of world-building that I hold off on until I need it for the story. World building in advance isn't really my thing, maybe because I didn't grow up playing RPG's.”
About This Quote
He prefers to develop world details only when needed for the story, rather than pre‑building everything.
In simple terms: Build worlds as the story demands.
Key Takeaway
Add details when they serve the plot.
Themes
writing
world‑building
process
Mood
practical
reflective
Type
advice
creative
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- game design
- scriptwriting
- creative planning
Key Concepts
narrative focus
flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever feel stuck without a pre‑made setting?
- How does on‑the‑fly world‑building affect pacing?
A Different Perspective
Pre‑building can limit spontaneity.
