"I'll write maybe one long paragraph describing the events, then a page or two breaking the events into chapters, and then reams of pages delving into my characters. After that, I'm ready to begin"
- Anne Tyler
About this Quote
Anne Tyler is defining her writing process. She starts by creating a single paragraph that outlines the events of her tale. She then broadens this right into a few web pages, breaking the events right into phases. Finally, she explores her characters, composing reams of pages to create them. After this, she prepares to start creating her story in earnest. This process allows her to create an in-depth and also all-around tale, with personalities that readers can attach to. It is a technique that has actually offered her well, as she has composed many successful books.
This quote is written / told by Anne Tyler somewhere between October 25, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA.
The author also have 37 other quotes.
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"From beginning to end it's about keeping the energy and the intensity of the story and not doing too much and not doing too little, but just enough so people stay interested and stay involved in the characters"
