Assuming Quote by Ann Patchett
“If a person has never given writing a try, they assume that a brilliant idea is hard to come by. But really, even if it takes some digging, ideas are out there. Just open your eyes and look at the world. Writing the ideas down, it turns out, is the real trick.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writer’s Talk, 2015
People think writing is hard, but ideas are everywhere; the real skill is recording them.
In simple terms: Writing ideas is easier than finding them.
Write down ideas as they appear.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- novel writing
- research projects
- brainstorming sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits help capture fleeting ideas?
- How do you overcome writer’s block?
Consistent writing requires discipline.