I start my process hand written, and then I dump it in…
“I start my process hand written, and then I dump it in. It's like you're getting a second draft 'cause when I put it in the computer, I fix it and change stuff. That's my process. I picked that up from speaking to Neil Gaiman and Joe Hill. I was messing around with the idea of starting to write more, writing a book and doing things like this, and I reached out for advice. They were like, "Oh, we hand write, and then we dump it all in." I was like, "Great! There's no more blank pages."”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Writing by hand first lets ideas flow freely before digital editing refines them.
In simple terms: Handwriting first, then edit on computer.
Key Takeaway
Start with a handwritten draft.
Themes
creativity
process
writing
Mood
reflective
practical
Type
process
advice
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- screenwriting
- blog post creation
- academic paper drafting
Key Concepts
drafting
iteration
handwriting
Questions to Reflect On
- How does handwriting affect your ideas?
- What parts of the draft change most after digitizing?
A Different Perspective
May still be time‑consuming for fast‑turnaround projects.