Coasters Quote by Ryukishi07
“...a story should be like a roller coaster. That is to say before writing a really cruel scene, I have to lift the people's spirits, for example, with a fun scene... Before writing a scene of pure despair, we must go through scenes of hope. And indeed, when I write, all of this amuses me very much.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Visual Novel Development, Ryukishi07, 2015
A story should vary emotional highs and lows, using hopeful scenes to offset cruel or despairing moments, keeping the audience engaged.
In simple terms: Balance tension with relief in storytelling.
Key Takeaway
Use contrast to maintain audience interest.
Themes
storytelling
emotion
structure
Mood
creative
reflective
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- game narrative
- scene planning
Key Concepts
narrative pacing
emotional arcs
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide the timing of hopeful versus dark scenes?
- What techniques keep emotional contrast effective?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on extremes can alienate audiences.
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