Feels Quote by Chad Harbach
“Looking at and shaping your own work is a very intuitive process. You see something you've written in your notebook. It's there on the page and either feels right or it doesn't, and it's hard sometimes to go beyond that and discover why it feels that way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “The Art of Writing”, 2015
Understanding one's own creative intuition involves recognizing when a piece feels right or off, then probing the underlying reasons.
In simple terms: Trust your gut, then analyze why.
Key Takeaway
Question your intuition to improve work.
Themes
creativity
self‑reflection
intuition
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing drafts
- editing sessions
- brainstorming meetings
- personal projects
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
metacognition
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- What cues signal intuition versus habit?
- How can you test the feeling?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be misleading without systematic reflection.
