Book Quote by Terry Brooks
“Lester del Rey told me repeatedly that the first and most important part of writing fiction is just to think about the story. Don't write anything down. Don't try to pull anything together right away. Just dream for a while and see what happens. There isn't any timetable involved, no measuring stick for how long it ought to take. For each book, it is different. But that period of thinking, of reflection, is crucial to how successful your story will turn out to be.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Writing Fiction, 2015
Thinking deeply about a story before writing shapes its direction and depth.
In simple terms: Think first, write later.
Key Takeaway
Spend time dreaming before drafting.
Themes
creativity
planning
reflection
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- novel planning
- screenplay drafting
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
story development
mental preparation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance thought and action?
- When does dreaming become overthinking?
A Different Perspective
Too much idle thinking can delay progress.
