Block Quote by Jess Walter
“I pretty much drink a cup of coffee, write in my journal for a while, and then sit at a computer in my office and torture the keys. My one saving grace as a writer is that, if I'm having trouble with the novel I'm writing, I write something else, a poem or a short story. I try to avoid writer's block by always writing something.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
He combats writer's block by constantly writing, switching forms when stuck, keeping the creative flow alive.
In simple terms: Keep writing, even if it's not the main project.
Key Takeaway
Write something, any form, to stay productive.
Themes
creativity
discipline
productivity
Mood
focused
determined
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- Morning routine
- office work
- novel drafting
- poetry
- short stories
Key Concepts
Writer's block
habit formation
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance multiple writing forms?
- What routine helps you start writing?
A Different Perspective
May lead to scattered focus if not managed.
