Any Quote by Suzanne Collins
“I started as a playwright. Any sort of scriptwriting you do helps you hone your story. You have the same demands of creating a plot, developing relatable characters and keeping your audience invested in your story. My books are basically structured like three-act plays.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing writing process, 2015
She likens scriptwriting to playwriting, emphasizing plot, character, and audience engagement; her books follow a three‑act structure.
In simple terms: Storytelling across formats uses similar techniques.
Apply dramatic structure to any narrative.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- teaching storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a three‑act model help you plan a story?
- When might you break the structure?
Some stories may need non‑linear forms.