Arches Quote by Richard Bach
“When I'm writing it's as if I'm the observer. It's as if that computer screen there -it used to be the typewriter - just kind of dissolves and there's this whirling tunnel of mist and there's a kind of proscenium arch, and then there are my characters, and they say what they say, and I laugh sometimes in surprise at what they say.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Illusions, 1977
The writer becomes a detached observer, allowing characters to emerge spontaneously, revealing unexpected insights.
In simple terms: Observe, then let characters speak.
Key Takeaway
Embrace observational writing.
Themes
creativity
observation
spontaneity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
creative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- therapy journaling
- improv theater
Key Concepts
writing process
psychology
imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- How does observation shape your work?
- What surprises have your characters offered?
A Different Perspective
Too much detachment may reduce authorial voice.
