Beginning Quote by Colin Dexter
“For me, it's always been the initial business - just getting a word down, any words down, on a blank piece of paper. Once I've done that, I'm away. Beginning is one half of the deed.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author discussion, 1990s
Starting a writing project by simply putting words on paper is the hardest part; the rest follows.
In simple terms: Getting the first words down is the biggest hurdle.
Key Takeaway
Begin writing; the rest will flow.
Themes
writing
creativity
process initiation
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
inspirational
process
When to use this quote
- writing novels
- journaling
- screenwriting
Key Concepts
blank page
first draft
author mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help overcome the blank‑page block?
- How does the first draft shape later revisions?
A Different Perspective
If initial momentum stalls, the project may stall.
