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“The second draft is on yellow paper, that's when I work on characterizations. The third is pink, I work on story motivations. Then blue, that's where I cut, cut, cut.”

Stories Motivation Cutting Paper Thirds Blue Yellow Characterization

Author:Jacqueline Susann

“There are technical tricks that may help you create more effective characters. My approach to characterization is not at all technical. I can't really analyze how I do it, but I am sure of one thing. To write convincing characters, you must possess the ability to think yourself into someone else's skin.”

Thinking Writing May I Can Character Helping Ability One Thing Approach Skins Tricks Convincing Characterization

Author:Juliet Marillier

“And yet because of my attempt at sincerity I have been condemned, hooted at, reviled; filthy rumors have been circulated about me, not about my characterizations but about me personally, my private self.”

Has Beens Self Sincerity Rumor Filthy Characterization

Author:Erich von Stroheim

“It is not unusual to hear a religious leader, a philosopher, or a poet refer to man as having a divine spark within him. Such characterizations infer that man possesses great abilities and potentials. We are frequently admonished to develop our capabilities, reach out, and set high goals for ourselves.”

Men Goal Religious Ability Leader Divine Poet Philosopher Generosity Sparks Unusual Capability Reach Out Characterization Religious Leaders High Goals

Author:Ezra Taft Benson

“Characterization is integral to the theatrical experience.”

Theatrical Characterization

Author:Robert Ludlum

“I'm not interested in plots. I'm interested only in the characterization of people and what they do.”

People Plot Not Interested Characterization

Book:Conversations with Erskine Caldwell

Source: Conversations with Erskine Caldwell

“I would say plotting is the most difficult thing for me. Characterization is only hard because sometimes I feel I get so interested in it that I want to talk too much about the characters and that slows the story down. So I say, "Hey, people want to find out what's going to happen next, they don't want to listen to you spout off about this or that person." But I think even the bad guy deserves to tell his side of the story.”

Source: Bare bones: conversations on terror with Stephen King

“I will never forget the pleasure and instruction I derived from working with a true master of his art, such as Edward G. Robinson was - and is. Surely his record for versatility, studied characterization - ranging from modern colloquial to the classics - and artistic integrity is unsurpassed.”

Art Forget Pleasure Records Modern Masters Integrity Artistic Never Forget Instruction Characterization Versatility Artistic Integrity

Author:Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.