Thoughts in your head Quote by Dave Eggers
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““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 actually do it. People can’t read the thoughts in your head. They can only read the thoughts you put down, carefully and with great love, on the page. So you have to do it, goddamnit.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dave Eggers on Writing, 2015
Writing is an act of translating inner thoughts into words so others can understand you, requiring courage and commitment to share your voice.
In simple terms: Share your thoughts in writing.
Key Takeaway
Write now, share your voice.
Themes
creativity
selfexpression
courage
Mood
determined
inspired
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- starting a blog
- writing a journal
- publishing a short story
- speaking at a public reading
Key Concepts
authenticity
communication
vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- What story are you afraid to tell?
- How can you make writing a daily habit?
A Different Perspective
If you fear judgment, you may still hold back.
![“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…” quote by Augusten Burroughs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d3b/augusten-burroughs-603_able_the-thing-for-someone-just-starting-off_2135014.jpg)
