Actually Quote by Jennifer Egan
“I write totally spontaneously. I actually write fiction by hand - that always seems to startle people. I think the reason I do that is to bypass the thinking part of me and get to the more unconscious part, which is where all the good ideas seem to be.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2018
She writes by hand to bypass conscious editing, accessing the unconscious for richer ideas.
In simple terms: Handwriting taps unconscious creativity.
Key Takeaway
Write by hand to unlock ideas.
Themes
creativity
intuition
writing process
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
creative
process
When to use this quote
- author workshops
- personal journaling
- creative brainstorming
- overcoming writer’s block
Key Concepts
unconscious mind
flow state
handwriting
creative inhibition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does physical writing change your thought flow?
- What ideas emerge when you stop editing?
A Different Perspective
May limit speed and legibility.
