Believe Quote by Anne Lamott
“Writing is about hypnotizing yourself into believing in yourself, getting some work done, then unhypnotizing yourself and going over the material coldly.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, 1994
Writing is a self‑inducing trance that builds confidence, then you step back to critique objectively.
In simple terms: Write to boost confidence, then review critically.
Key Takeaway
Use writing to build belief, then edit objectively.
Themes
creativity
self‑discipline
confidence
Mood
focused
reflective
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- blog post
- academic paper
- personal journal
Key Concepts
psychology
writing process
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance confidence and critical review?
- When does self‑hypnosis hinder objectivity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook flaws if confidence is too high.
