Back Quote by Donald McKay
“I write when the urge hits me, getting the words down as fast as I can type and then I step back from what I just wrote and start a dialectical process where I begin challenging my own writing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process, The Writer's Digest, 2018
The writer captures thoughts quickly, then reviews and critically examines the work to improve it through self‑questioning.
In simple terms: Write fast, then critique your own words.
Key Takeaway
Write, then edit with a critical eye.
Themes
writing
self‑critique
process
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
process
instructional
When to use this quote
- journaling
- blogging
- novel drafting
- academic papers
Key Concepts
metacognition
creative discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What questions do you ask yourself when editing?
- How do you know when a draft is ready?
A Different Perspective
Self‑analysis may lead to over‑editing; balance is needed.
