Add Quote by Arthur Bradford
“I have many stories which don't make it to the computer. When I put it into the computer I make some changes and often add a few sentences here and there. I like the typewriter for first drafts because it means you can't change anything right away, you just have to put it all down.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “The Art of Writing on Typewriters”, 2015
Writing on a typewriter forces you to commit to words immediately, limiting later edits and encouraging thoughtful drafting.
In simple terms: Typewriters make you write first, edit later.
Key Takeaway
Embrace initial commitment, edit later.
Themes
writing
drafting
creativity
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- journalism
- screenwriting
- personal essays
Key Concepts
commitment
editorship
process
Questions to Reflect On
- How does forced permanence affect your ideas?
- What benefits arise from delayed editing?
A Different Perspective
May restrict flexibility for complex revisions.
