Expected Quote by Steven Moffat
“It's a funny thing about stories. It doesn't feel like you make them up, more like you find them. You type and type and you know you haven't got it yet, because somewhere out there, there's that perfect thing -- the unexpected ending that was always going to happen. That place you've always been heading for, but never expected to go.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Writer's Journey, BBC Radio 4, 2015
Stories feel discovered rather than invented; the narrative unfolds toward an inevitable yet surprising climax that the writer senses but cannot yet articulate.
In simple terms: Stories seem found, not made, leading to an unexpected ending.
Key Takeaway
Trust the process and let the story reveal itself.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
intuition
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- creative brainstorming
- plot development
Key Concepts
narrative destiny
unexpected climax
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance planning with allowing surprise?
- What signals tell you you’re near the story’s true conclusion?
A Different Perspective
The “perfect ending” may remain elusive, causing frustration or indecision.
![“The Doctor: This is bad, I don't like this. [kicks console and yells in pain] Never use force, you just embarrass yourself. Unless you're cross, in which case... always use force! Amy: Shall I run and get the manual? The Doctor: I threw it in a supernova. Amy: You threw the manual in a supernova?…” quote by Steven Moffat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d08/steven-moffat-2328_amy_the-doctor-this-is-bad-i-don-t-like-this_111624.jpg)
![“Rose: Look at you, beaming away like you're Father Christmas! The Doctor: Who says I'm not, red-bicycle-when-you-were-twelve? Rose: [shocked] What? The Doctor: And everybody lives, Rose! Everybody lives! I need more days like this! Go on, ask me anything; I'm on fire!” quote by Steven Moffat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c7d/steven-moffat-2328_ask-me_rose-look-at-you-beaming-away-like-you-r_139153.jpg)
