Write. Don't talk about writing. Don't tell me about your…
““Write. Don't talk about writing. Don't tell me about your wonderful story ideas. Don't give me a bunch of 'somedays'. Plant your ass and scribble, type, keyboard. If you have any talent at all it will leak out despite your failure to pay attention in English." [ The Instrumentalities of the Night: An Interview with Glen Cook , The SF Site, September 2005]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He urges immediate writing action over idle dreaming, trusting talent to surface.
In simple terms: Write now, don’t just plan.
Start writing immediately.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily writing
- workshops
- personal projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from writing today?
- How can you overcome self‑criticism?
Perfectionism can stall progress.