Able Quote by Augusten Burroughs
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“The thing for someone just starting off [in writing] is to write. You need to have limber fingers, whether you write with your fingers or you type on your laptop, but you need to have a limber mind and you need to be able to write without judging what you've written, at least right away, and without editing right away.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Running with Scissors, 2002
Writing requires fluidity of mind and body, free from immediate judgment.
In simple terms: Write freely, edit later.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate unfiltered writing habit.
Themes
creativity
discipline
self‑acceptance
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
literary
self‑help
When to use this quote
- daily writing
- free‑writing exercises
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
writing process
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does delaying editing affect creativity?
- What rituals help maintain a limber mind?
A Different Perspective
May produce lower‑quality drafts initially.
![“You better [start writing] now because you know how to write, and you have fingers, and you have this one life, and during this one life, you should put your words down, and make your voice heard, and then let others hear your voice. And the only way any of that’s going to happen is if you…” quote by Dave Eggers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/dave-eggers-638_thoughts-in-your-hea_you-better-start-writing-now-because-you_3224489.jpg)
