“Most of all, the other characters in the book are not based on real people. They are inventions, as is the village itself.”
What this quote means
This quote by Joanne Harris reminds us that fiction is a space of creative freedom. Characters and settings, even if they seem familiar, are constructions of the imagination. It invites us to appreciate the art of invention and to understand that stories, though fictional, can reveal deep truths about our own world.
How to apply it daily
When you write or create, let your imagination run free without being constrained by reality. Invent characters and places that serve your story, even if they resemble nothing familiar.
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