Able Quote by John Hodgman
“Writing for me always requires trickery. Tricking myself into sitting down, letting words tumble out until you find the good ones. It's sort of a trance. And when a piece is done, I have little memory of how I wrote it, and zero confidence I'd ever be able to do it again.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Daily Show, 2013
Writing often feels like a self‑trick, a trance where the process is hidden from conscious memory.
In simple terms: Writing can feel like a trance, with little recall after finishing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the trance, trust the process.
Themes
creativity
self‑discipline
process
confidence
Mood
introspective
determined
hopeful
Type
advice
personal
When to use this quote
- authoring
- writing
- creative work
- overcoming writer’s block
Key Concepts
flow
self‑deception
memory
confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you capture the moments of insight during writing?
- What rituals could make the process more conscious?
A Different Perspective
The trance can mask underlying skill gaps, leading to self‑doubt.
