I think that you've got to be prepared to write a load of…
“I think that you've got to be prepared to write a load of nonsense to start with and then you can tart it up. The business of getting going, getting started, is enormously important, and this can be physical. Solvitur Ambulando as the Romans used to say, which means the solution comes through walking.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Writing often begins with messy drafts; through active effort and movement, ideas clarify and improve.
In simple terms: Start messy, improve by doing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace early chaos, keep moving.
Themes
creativity
process
movement
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
process
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- brainstorming sessions
- daily walking for ideas
Key Concepts
drafting
iteration
solving through action
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you turn nonsense into coherence?
- What physical activity fuels your creativity?
A Different Perspective
Ideas may remain vague without disciplined refinement.