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“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…” quote by Glen Cook
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““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]””

Glen Cook

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.

Key Takeaway

Start writing immediately.

Themes

creativity discipline talent action writing

Mood

determined pragmatic

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • daily writing
  • workshops
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

productivity self‑efficacy creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • What prevents you from writing today?
  • How can you overcome self‑criticism?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can stall progress.

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