"I start with the story, almost in the old campfire sense, and the story leads to both the characters, which actors should best be cast in this story, and the language. The choice of words, more than anything else, creates the feeling that the story gives off"
- Donald E. Westlake
About this Quote
This quote by Donald E. Westlake highlights the significance of storytelling in creating an effective story. He recommends that the story ought to be the beginning point, as if it were being told around a campfire. From there, the characters and language should be picked to finest fit the story. The language is especially essential, as it is the words that will produce the feeling of the story. Westlake is suggesting that the story should be the structure of the story, and the characters and language ought to be chosen to finest fit the story. This will guarantee that the story succeeds and resonates with the audience.
This quote is written / told by Donald E. Westlake somewhere between July 12, 1933 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
The author also have 16 other quotes.
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