Being pregnant Quote by Marianne Williamson
“Some professional writers write everyday no matter what and perhaps that's the way it should be done, but it's not the way I do it. If I'm not pregnant with words and I'm not in labor with them, I don't even try to bring them forth because they won't be any good anyway. Once I'm ready to deliver, it's like being pregnant. I've got to find a typewriter or a piece of paper. The only words that have ever had any possible value to others seem to have been those words that just had to come out.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unpublished interview, 2015
Writing should flow naturally; forcing it yields poor results.
In simple terms: Write when inspired, not on schedule.
Key Takeaway
Wait for inspiration before writing.
Themes
creativity
authenticity
process
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- novel drafting
- blog posts
- poetry
- academic papers
Key Concepts
flow state
creative block
inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when inspiration strikes?
- Can discipline coexist with spontaneous creation?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can force creativity; deadlines may demand output.
