Character Quote by Terry Pratchett
“Plot exposition that can be gently wound out by the authorial voice and internal monologue of a character in the length of a page has to be delivered in a matter of seconds on the stage.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, various titles
Efficient storytelling compresses exposition into brief, vivid moments using voice and inner thoughts.
In simple terms: Show, don’t tell, quickly.
Key Takeaway
Use concise narration and character insight.
Themes
storytelling
efficiency
character
dialogue
Mood
creative
analytical
Type
instructional
reflective
When to use this quote
- Stage performance
- scriptwriting
- novel writing
- screenplay drafting
Key Concepts
Narrative economy
voice
inner monologue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance brevity with richness?
- When does exposition become intrusive?
A Different Perspective
May sacrifice depth for speed if overused.
