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I still have a problem with nuns. I follow them around like a kitten with a ball of yarn. After a while, all my characte
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"I still have a problem with nuns. I follow them around like a kitten with a ball of yarn. After a while, all my characters become very close friends"

- Meg Tilly

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This quote by Meg Tilly speaks with the creative procedure of writing. She is stating that she has actually problem getting going with her writing, comparing it to a kitten chasing a ball of yarn. She is recommending that the process of writing is a journey of discovery, as she follows her characters around and is familiar with them better. As she continues to compose, she finds that her characters end up being close friends, and she has the ability to produce a story that is significant and appealing. This quote speaks with the importance of making the effort to get to know your characters and their motivations, as it is this understanding that will assist to create a story that resonates with readers. Meg Tilly's quote is a tip that the imaginative process of writing is a journey of discovery, and that it is necessary to put in the time to learn more about your characters and their motivations.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Meg Tilly somewhere between February 14, 1960 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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