Wandered Quote by Martha Gellhorn
“I didn't write. I just wandered about.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: War Correspondence, 1970
She emphasizes spontaneous, unplanned writing over deliberate composition.
In simple terms: Writes by wandering, not planning.
Allow intuition to guide your writing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- travel reporting
- free writing sessions
- improvisational storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does wandering influence your work?
- When is planning beneficial?
Lack of structure can lead to incoherence.