Feel Quote by Jennifer Egan
“You can start imagining all kinds of things characters would feel, but you have to have a sense of whether those imaginings might be right.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Visit from the Goon Squad, Jennifer Egan, 2010
Writers must balance creative imagination with an intuitive sense of emotional truth for characters.
In simple terms: Imagining feelings needs a sense of what feels right for characters.
Key Takeaway
Trust your intuition about characters' emotions.
Themes
creativity
empathy
character development
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- novel writing
- role‑playing games
- character workshops
Key Concepts
narrative authenticity
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify your imagined emotions?
- What cues guide your sense of what feels right?
A Different Perspective
May overlook audience expectations or cultural context.
