Characters Quote by Scott Westerfeld
“Sometimes you have to delete characters from a scene just to keep from overcrowding the image.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writer's Digest, 2015
Authors may need to remove characters to avoid visual clutter and maintain narrative focus.
In simple terms: Removing excess characters keeps the story clear.
Key Takeaway
Edit ruthlessly for clarity.
Themes
editing
storytelling
visual composition
Mood
practical
instructional
Type
advice
creative
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- scriptwriting
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
narrative economy
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- Which characters are essential to the core story?
- How does each character serve the theme?
A Different Perspective
Too much pruning can weaken plot depth.
