Character Quote by Jessica Abel
“I don't use recurring characters. I do get very interested my characters while I'm working with them, and I find the process of fitting them into a story, and allowing them to create the story around themselves, fascinating. But no, I don't imagine they have a life outside of what I make for them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Graphic Storytelling, 2015
Recurring characters are unnecessary; characters emerge organically within the story.
In simple terms: Characters develop through the narrative.
Let characters evolve naturally.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- graphic novels
- creative process
- character workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this approach affect reader attachment?
- Can it limit series potential?
Some readers may miss continuity across works.