Abandon Quote by Frances Hardinge
“Tips for aspiring writers: don't be afraid of writing rubbish. It's very easy to become hypnotised by an empty page or screen. It's tempting to abandon a half-finished work because you can't make it perfect. I hereby give you permission to write things that aren't perfect, make mistakes, try things that don't work, experiment with styles you're not used to and generally throw words around. You'll learn much faster that way.”
About This Quote
Source Advice article: Unknown, 21st century
Embrace imperfect writing; allowing mistakes and experiments accelerates learning and creativity, rather than waiting for perfection.
In simple terms: Write imperfectly to improve.
Key Takeaway
Write freely, learn fast.
Themes
creativity
learning
productivity
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- drafting articles
- novel writing
- blog posts
- academic papers
Key Concepts
imperfection
experimentation
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What imperfect piece can you start today?
- How does failure inform your style?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can still hinder progress if unchecked.
![“We're [writers] all afraid of writing badly, and there are psychological reasons, like the bad interior of ourselves is somehow being revealed, but we all fear that, and you can't write well if you're not willing to write badly. That's why you have to make writing a habit, so it feels normal and…” quote by Jennifer Egan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c14/jennifer-egan-825_feels_we-re-writers-all-afraid-of-writing-badl_988189.jpg)
