I began to write when I was seven, and I have been writing…
“I began to write when I was seven, and I have been writing off and on ever since. It is still off and on. You can say that when I am on, when I know I have a book which I am going to write, then I write two thousand words a day. That's so many pages longhand.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Writing is a sporadic habit that flares up intensely when inspiration strikes, producing large output in short bursts.
In simple terms: Writing happens in bursts of inspiration.
Embrace your writing rhythms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- authoring novels
- blogging
- journaling
- academic writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your most productive writing periods?
- How can you sustain momentum after a burst?
Inconsistent writing can hinder long‑term projects.