Writer Quote by Ernest Hemingway
““For God sake write and don't worry about what the boys will say nor whether it will be a masterpiece nor what. I write one page of masterpiece to ninety one pages of shit. I try to put the shit in the wastebasket.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal Correspondence, Ernest Hemingway, 1930s
Write freely without fearing judgment or perfection; discard poor work and focus on the valuable.
In simple terms: Write without fear, discard the bad.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfect drafts, keep the good.
Themes
creativity
self‑criticism
productivity
confidence
Mood
determined
encouraging
pragmatic
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- journalism
- personal essays
Key Concepts
writing process
perfectionism
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What drafts do you keep or discard?
- How can you overcome fear of criticism?
A Different Perspective
Excessive self‑censorship can stifle expression.
