Alive Quote by Lori Foster
“How it works for me is that a scene comes to mind, usually a scene between the hero and heroine, that depicts the emotional conflict. From that scene, the characters come alive for me. I don't do a lot of preplanning in any way when I write.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process, Lori Foster, 2015
She creates vivid scenes by visualizing emotional conflict between hero and heroine, allowing characters to emerge organically without extensive planning.
In simple terms: She imagines a conflict scene to bring characters to life spontaneously.
Key Takeaway
Trust your intuition and let scenes guide you.
Themes
creativity
spontaneity
character development
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
creative
process
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- improvisational storytelling
Key Concepts
visualization
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure narrative coherence when improvising?
- What techniques help you refine spontaneously generated scenes?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on spontaneity may lead to incoherent plots.
