Writing a novel as if the characters could run away – P.G.Wodehouse Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
The principle I always go on in writing a novel is to think of the characters in terms of actors in a play. I say to myself, if a big name were playing this part, and if he found that after a strong first act he had practically nothing to do in the second act, he would walk out. Now, then, can I twist the story so as to give him plenty to do all the way through?
P.G. Wodehouse
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Being on the point of writing a play this was VERY good advice!