Books Quote by Etgar Keret
“Writing a story is kind of like surfing, as opposed to the novel, where you use a GPS to get somewhere. With surfing, you kind of jump.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Conversation with Etgar Keret, 2020
Writing a story is like surfing—spontaneous, fluid, and guided by intuition rather than a strict roadmap.
In simple terms: Storytelling is intuitive, like surfing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fluid creative process.
Themes
creativity
intuition
fluidity
Mood
playful
inspired
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- improvisational theater
- creative workshops
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
writing craft
artistic process
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay on course while improvising?
- What guides your creative intuition?
A Different Perspective
Lack of structure can cause drift.
