Also Quote by Kimberly Willis Holt
“When I begin to write a story, I usually know how things will end. It's the journey toward that point I must discover. The process is sometimes painful, but also exciting.”
About This Quote
Source Writing Guide, 2018
The writer often knows the ending, but must discover the journey, which can be painful yet exciting.
In simple terms: Writers know the ending but must explore the story.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the unknown in the creative process.
Themes
creativity
process
discovery
Mood
inspired
curious
Type
creative
instructional
When to use this quote
- drafting
- storyboarding
- writing workshops
Key Concepts
narrative structure
creative tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay open to plot twists?
- What techniques help you enjoy the writing journey?
A Different Perspective
Focusing too much on the ending can stifle spontaneity.
![“When I write, I never know the endings. What I think works in [my] stories is the fact that when I write, I really want to find out what is going on-I'm writing for myself as a reader. It's like when you dream a dream. I want to know what's behind the door. If I navigate, it's from a place that's…” quote by Etgar Keret](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c0d/etgar-keret-2656_behinds_when-i-write-i-never-know-the-endings-wh_1886521.jpg)
