Alive Quote by Jonathan Santlofer
“There is a sensuousness to language, there's a pace to it. There's a deliciousness to it. I do have pleasure when I'm writing. I mean, I'm aware of pleasure. And sometimes I make myself laugh, with a joke or something; or I feel gleeful. But that's just momentary. And then it's about how to make it work. Your medium has to be alive to you, no matter what you do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process, Jonathan Santlofer, 2021
Language can be experienced sensually, with rhythm and pleasure, but the writer must also focus on making it functional and alive.
In simple terms: Writing feels like a sensory, rhythmic pleasure, yet must serve purpose.
Key Takeaway
Balance enjoyment with purpose.
Themes
creativity
craft
purpose
joy
Mood
reflective
enthusiastic
Type
artistic
practical
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- blog post
- scriptwriting
- poetry
- marketing copy
Key Concepts
sensory experience
rhythmic flow
functional writing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep joy without losing focus?
- When does pleasure become a hindrance?
A Different Perspective
Pleasure can distract from clarity if overemphasized.
