Away Quote by Isabel Allende
“I write until the first draft is finished, and then I feel that I can get out. But, during the time of the writing of the first draft, I don't go out. I'm just locked away, writing. It's a time of meditation, of going into the story.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Writing, 2015
The writer isolates themselves to complete a draft, treating the process as a meditative immersion in the story.
In simple terms: Writing a first draft requires focused isolation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace solitude to finish drafts.
Themes
creativity
discipline
solitude
Mood
concentrated
reflective
Type
process
inspirational
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- academic paper
- screenplay development
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
writing process
meditation
focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How does solitude affect your creative flow?
- What balance of isolation and interaction works for you?
A Different Perspective
Isolation can hinder mental health and external feedback.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
