"I know some things when I start. I know, let's say, that the play is going to be a 1970s or a 1930s play, and it's going to be about a piano, but that's it. I slowly discover who the characters are as I go along"
- August Wilson
About this Quote
In this quote, August Wilson is describing his procedure of composing a play. He begins with a couple of basic ideas, such as the time period and a main object, but the rest of the information and characters are exposed to him as he composes. This recommends that Wilson's writing is a fluid and natural procedure, where he permits the story and characters to establish naturally instead of preparing everything out beforehand. This technique might enable more authentic and dynamic storytelling, as the characters and their inspirations are not predetermined however rather emerge through the composing process. It likewise highlights Wilson's skill as a writer, as he is able to develop complex and compelling characters through this approach.
This quote is written / told by August Wilson between April 27, 1945 and October 2, 2005. He was a famous Playwright from USA.
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