Also Quote by Joanna Trollope
“I plot the first 5 or 6 chapters quite minutely, and also the end. So I know where I am going but not how I'm going to get there, which gives characters the chance to develop organically, as happens in real life as you get to know a person.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk, 2019
Planning outlines a path, but flexibility lets characters—and people—grow authentically.
In simple terms: Structure plus flexibility yields authentic growth.
Key Takeaway
Plan, then adapt.
Themes
creativity
authenticity
growth
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- project management
- personal development
- team leadership
Key Concepts
narrative design
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- How much detail should you pre‑plan?
- When should you let things unfold?
A Different Perspective
Too rigid a plan can stifle spontaneity.
