Books Quote by Robert Cormier
“When I write, I never think of segments as chapters; I think of them as scenes. I always visualize them in my mind. Then I try to get the scene down on paper as closely as I can. That's the one thing that readers don't see - what you have in your mind. The reader can only see what you get on the page.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Robert Cormier, 1990
He treats writing as visualizing scenes, not chapters, stressing the importance of mental imagery for readers.
In simple terms: Write as scenes, not chapters.
Key Takeaway
Visualize scenes to convey vivid storytelling.
Themes
writing
creativity
visualization
Mood
inspirational
educational
Type
creative
instructional
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- teaching creative writing
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
scene construction
mental imagery
reader experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers translate mental images into text?
- What techniques help readers imagine scenes?
A Different Perspective
Readers may still miss internal visualizations without descriptive detail.
