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“My own way of writing is very meditated and, despite my reputation, rather slow-moving. So I do spend a good deal of time contemplating endings. The final ending is usually arrived at simply by intuition.” quote by Joyce Carol Oates
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“My own way of writing is very meditated and, despite my reputation, rather slow-moving. So I do spend a good deal of time contemplating endings. The final ending is usually arrived at simply by intuition.”

Joyce Carol Oates

About This Quote

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

Her writing process is deliberate and slow, focusing on ending intuition rather than speed.

In simple terms: She writes slowly, thinking deeply about endings.

Key Takeaway

Embrace thoughtful pacing in creative work.

Themes

creativity process intuition

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

literary process

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • screenwriting
  • poetry
  • editing

Key Concepts

deliberate pacing intuitive endings

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does deliberate pacing affect your work?
  • Do you trust intuition in conclusions?
A Different Perspective

Speed may sacrifice depth and intuition.

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