Able Quote by Brian Evenson
“When I say I'm instinctive [in writing], I do feel like I need to hide what I'm doing from myself. My mind just needs to be able to operate untrammeled.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Unwritten” (fiction)
Describes instinctive writing as hiding from oneself to keep creative flow free.
In simple terms: Hide from self to write freely.
Allow unfiltered creativity.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- personal journaling
- creative therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance instinct and editing?
- What benefits come from self‑observation?
May lead to lack of discipline.