Computer Quote by Jonathan Dee
“The first draft of everything, I write longhand. One of the nice things about that is that it makes you keep going. If you write a bad sentence on the computer, then it's very tempting to go back and fidget with it and spend another 20 minutes trying to make it into a good sentence. When you're handwriting, you really just have to move on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
Writing longhand forces forward momentum, preventing endless editing that digital tools invite.
In simple terms: Handwriting keeps you moving forward.
Key Takeaway
Write by hand to maintain progress.
Themes
writing process
focus
productivity
discipline
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
creative
instructional
When to use this quote
- drafting essays
- novel writing
- journal keeping
Key Concepts
cognitive load
creative flow
Questions to Reflect On
- How does writing by hand affect your ideas?
- Can you combine both methods for efficiency?
A Different Perspective
Handwriting may be slower and less editable.
