Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

When I used to teach creative writing, I would tell the students to make their characters want something right away - even if it's only a glass of water. Characters paralyzed by the meaninglessness of modern life still have to drink water from time to time.

When I used to teach creative writing, I would tell the stud

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of giving characters in creative writing a strong and immediate desire, even if it is seemingly trivial. It suggests that even when individuals feel lost and unable to find meaning in today's world, they still have basic needs and desires that must be attended to. By starting with small desires such as needing a glass of water, the quote implies that these simple motivations can provide a starting point for building more complex and profound character development throughout a story.

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Life Water Writing Characters Creative Writing Meaningless Meaninglessness Modern Life Paralyzed Write

By Kurt Vonnegut

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