Character Quote by Paul Auster
“My characters, I find them as I'm writing. It's quite incredible how fully realized they are in my mind, how many details I know about each of them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Paris Review, 2015
The writer discovers characters organically during the writing process, leading to vivid, detailed personalities.
In simple terms: Characters emerge as you write, becoming vivid and detailed.
Key Takeaway
Trust your intuition while writing.
Themes
creativity
character development
writing process
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- workshop exercises
Key Concepts
psychology of imagination
narrative theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance spontaneity and structure?
- What techniques help retain character details?
A Different Perspective
Characters may lack consistency without planning.
