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I haven't had trouble with writer's block. I think it's…

“I haven't had trouble with writer's block. I think it's because my process involves writing very badly. My first drafts are filled with lurching, cliched writing, outright flailing around. Writing that doesn't have a good voice or any voice. But then there will be good moments.” quote by Jennifer Egan
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“I haven't had trouble with writer's block. I think it's because my process involves writing very badly. My first drafts are filled with lurching, cliched writing, outright flailing around. Writing that doesn't have a good voice or any voice. But then there will be good moments.”

Jennifer Egan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Writer’s block is avoided by embracing messy drafts; good moments emerge from chaos.

In simple terms: Embrace bad drafts to find good writing.

Key Takeaway

Write badly, then refine.

Themes

creativity process iteration

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

advice process

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • blogging
  • screenwriting

Key Concepts

drafting self‑critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle initial chaos?
  • When does editing become more important than drafting?
A Different Perspective

Some writers need structured planning.

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