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Writer Quote by Amit Goswami

“You will write … if you will write without thinking of the result in terms of a result, but think of the writing in terms of discovery, which is to say that creation must take place between the pen and the paper, not before in a thought or afterwards in a recasting.” quote by Amit Goswami
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““You will write … if you will write without thinking of the result in terms of a result, but think of the writing in terms of discovery, which is to say that creation must take place between the pen and the paper, not before in a thought or afterwards in a recasting.””

Amit Goswami

About This Quote

Source Speech: Lecture on Creative Process, Amit Goswami, date unknown

Writing should be approached as a process of discovery, focusing on the act itself rather than the outcome, allowing ideas to emerge between mind and medium.

In simple terms: Focus on the act of writing, not the result.

Key Takeaway

Embrace discovery while writing.

Themes

creativity process mindfulness

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • journaling
  • academic writing
  • artistic composition
  • brainstorming sessions

Key Concepts

flow emergent thinking creative discovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does focusing on process change your writing?
  • What discoveries have you made when you let go of expectations?
A Different Perspective

If you over‑plan, you may stifle spontaneous insight.

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