We have to learn not to feel guilty about letting our…
“We have to learn not to feel guilty about letting our imagination browse around, and you know, in writing fiction particularly. But I think, in any kind of writing, we have to learn to allow ourselves to approach it in a contemplative way.”
About This Quote
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Writers should release guilt and let imagination roam, approaching work with calm contemplation.
In simple terms: Let imagination flow without guilt.
Write calmly, embrace imagination.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fiction writing
- journalism
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does guilt affect your creative output?
- What practices help you stay contemplative?
Guilt can still inhibit risk‑taking.