"The real composer thinks about his work the whole time; he is not always conscious of this, but he is aware of it later when he suddenly knows what he will do"

This quote by Igor Stravinsky speaks to the imaginative procedure of an author. It suggests that the real composer is constantly thinking of their work, even if they are not knowledgeable about it in the minute. This is evidenced by the unexpected awareness of what they will do when the idea comes to them. This quote suggests that the imaginative procedure is a constant one, and that the author is always in a state of imagination, even if they are not actively working on their composition. It also recommends that the innovative process is a natural one, and that the author is open to the concepts that come to them, even if they are not actively seeking them out. This quote speaks to the importance of enabling the creative procedure to take its course, and of relying on the concepts that come to the composer.