Half Quote by Tom Stoppard
“I write scenes - often quite long scenes - mainly because I still get seduced into writing six lines where one and a half will do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Playwriting (2019) with Tom Stoppard
He tends to write overly long scenes, drawn to excess detail rather than brevity.
In simple terms: Writes scenes longer than needed.
Key Takeaway
Practice concise writing.
Themes
creativity
discipline
writing
Mood
analytical
determined
Type
advice
instructional
When to use this quote
- scriptwriting
- theater workshops
- draft revisions
- time management
Key Concepts
over‑elaboration
editing
focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify when a scene is too long?
- What editing strategies help you trim excess?
A Different Perspective
Risk of losing audience interest with excess length.
