No, you don't have to start your play with a premise. You can start with a character or an incident, or even a simple thought. This thought or incident grows, and the story slowly unfolds itself. You have time to find your premise in the mass of your material later. The important thing is to find it.
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"No, you don't have to start your play with a premise. You can start with a character or an incident, or even a simple thought. This thought or incident grows, and the story slowly unfolds itself. You have time to find your premise in the mass of your material later. The important thing is to find it." — Lajos Egri
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No, you don't have to start your play with a premise. You can start with a character or an incident, or even a simple thought. This thought or incident grows, and the story slowly unfolds itself. You have time to find your premise in the mass of your material later. The important thing is to find it. — Lajos Egri
About Lajos Egri
Lajos Egri was a Author from Hungary (1888–1967).
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Who said "No, you don't have to start your play with a premise. You can start with a char…"?
This quote is attributed to Lajos Egri, a Author from Hungary.
When did Lajos Egri live?
Lajos Egri lived from 1888 – 1967.