Away Quote by James Merrill
“He puts his right hand lightly on the cup, I put my left, leaving the right free to transcribe, and away we go. We get, oh, 500 to 600 words an hour. Better than gasoline.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Poetry and Writing, 1975
Describes a collaborative writing method that boosts productivity
In simple terms: Two‑handed transcription speeds up word output
Key Takeaway
Use teamwork to increase creative output
Themes
writing
collaboration
productivity
Mood
pragmatic
focused
Type
educational
professional
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- literary production
- efficiency
Key Concepts
co‑authoring techniques
creative workflow
Questions to Reflect On
- How does collaboration affect style?
- What tasks benefit from shared effort?
A Different Perspective
May reduce individual voice
![“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_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
