Any Quote by Jennifer Egan
“I haven't had trouble with writer's block. I think it's because my process involves writing very badly. My first drafts are filled with lurching, cliched writing, outright flailing around. Writing that doesn't have a good voice or any voice. But then there will be good moments.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
Writer’s block is avoided by embracing messy drafts; good moments emerge from chaos.
In simple terms: Embrace bad drafts to find good writing.
Key Takeaway
Write badly, then refine.
Themes
creativity
process
iteration
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- blogging
- screenwriting
Key Concepts
drafting
self‑critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle initial chaos?
- When does editing become more important than drafting?
A Different Perspective
Some writers need structured planning.
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