I like to always stop with a couple of pages that I…
“I like to always stop with a couple of pages that I haven't - that are just raw copy, where I haven't touched it, I haven't tried to revise it, I haven't tried to polish it. It's like having a little bit of a runway. The next day when you sit down, you have the comfort of saying, well, I have got a little bit here, used to be in the typewriter. Now it's in the magic box, the computer.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He describes leaving drafts unfinished as a runway, allowing ideas to develop before final polish.
In simple terms: Leaving drafts unfinished creates space for later refinement.
Key Takeaway
Use partial work as a springboard for improvement.
Themes
writing
process
creativity
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- academic papers
Key Concepts
drafting
iteration
creative workflow
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when a draft is ready to be refined?
- What strategies prevent endless postponement?
A Different Perspective
Procrastination can masquerade as “runway”.