I think my books come out very visual, which is an obvious consequence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author believes his books are naturally visual because of how he writes them.
- In plain terms
- My books look like movies because I write them that way.
- What can you take from it?
- Writing style dictates the visual feel of a story.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is visual storytelling always better?
- How do you write for the eyes?
Another view
Visual writing might sometimes sacrifice depth for imagery.
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