Able Quote by Charles de Lint
“I write on a computer, but I've run the complete gambit. When I was very young, I wrote with a ballpoint pen in school notebooks. Then I got pretentious and started writing with a dip pen on parchment (I wrote at least a novel-length poem that way). Moved on to a fountain pen. Then a typewriter, then an electric self-correct. Then someone gave me a word processor and I was amazed at being able to fit ten pages on one of those floppy discs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Charles de Lint on Writing Tools, 2005
The evolution of writing tools reflects personal growth and changing creative processes.
In simple terms: Writing tools change as we grow and adapt.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new tools while honoring past methods.
Themes
creativity
technology
growth
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
reflective
creative
When to use this quote
- writing practice
- learning new software
- teaching writing
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
tool evolution
self‑reflection
adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do tools influence your creative voice?
- What balance do you strike between tradition and innovation?
A Different Perspective
New tools can distract from core ideas if not used mindfully.
