Immediate Quote by Nick Cave
“You write a scene, and it works or it doesn't. It's immediate.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast conversation, 2020
Highlights the immediacy and uncertainty of creative writing, where a scene either succeeds or fails on the spot.
In simple terms: Writing scenes is instant and uncertain.
Embrace the risk of immediate creation.
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When to use this quote
- author workshops
- creative practice
- story development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle a scene that fails?
- What strategies improve immediate creative decisions?
Focusing only on instant outcomes may neglect long‑term revision.