Re: Source for "rule" about character wanting something -- even a glass of water?
Now, pimping my own post (above), if you did Google that phrase in the OP's first post, you'd have also found a link to another Vonnegut quote on this subject:
... which provides some context.
As for using Google to find a quote, it's often best to start out with a short group of word in the search box. If that doesn't get you want you want (e.g., maybe too many results), then add a few more words to your search. And/or try changing-up those words. You don't have to enter an actual phrase; simply use a series of keywords.
So here, I might have started with only a glass of water - which would not have worked. So then, maybe wants only a glass of water - which would have worked/does work fine.
Now, pimping my own post (above), if you did Google that phrase in the OP's first post, you'd have also found a link to another Vonnegut quote on this subject:
“Make your 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.”
a glass of water. Characters paralyzed by the meaninglessness of
modern life still have to drink water from time to time.”
... which provides some context.
As for using Google to find a quote, it's often best to start out with a short group of word in the search box. If that doesn't get you want you want (e.g., maybe too many results), then add a few more words to your search. And/or try changing-up those words. You don't have to enter an actual phrase; simply use a series of keywords.
So here, I might have started with only a glass of water - which would not have worked. So then, maybe wants only a glass of water - which would have worked/does work fine.
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