I don't like to think in terms of writing ten or twelve…
“I don't like to think in terms of writing ten or twelve pages a day. Usually I'm writing a scene, and it's always with the idea, "I wonder what is going to happen." Or sometimes I write about something that affected me emotionally the day before and that I don't want to lose. I'm very unorganized at first; but finally it comes into a structure where consciously I'm working on a novel per se.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Writing emerges from emotional sparks and curiosity, evolving from chaos to structured narrative.
In simple terms: Writing starts messy, ends organized through curiosity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace initial chaos, then shape it.
Themes
creativity
process
organization
novel writing
Mood
reflective
inspired
determined
Type
creative
process
When to use this quote
- daily writing
- creative blocks
- story planning
Key Concepts
narrative development
emotional expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance spontaneity with structure?
- What rituals help you transition?
A Different Perspective
Structure may suppress spontaneity if forced too early.