Write freely and as rapidly as possible and throw the…
“Write freely and as rapidly as possible and throw the whole thing on paper. Never correct or rewrite until the whole thing is down. Rewrite in process is usually found to be an excuse for not going on.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Encourages unfiltered, continuous writing to capture raw ideas, warning that early editing can stall creativity.
In simple terms: Write nonstop, edit later.
Write freely, edit later.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journal writing
- novel drafting
- screenwriting
- brainstorming sessions
- workshop exercises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you edit while drafting?
- What stops you from writing continuously?
Editing too early may trap you in perfectionism.