Chance Quote by Nicholson Baker
“If you write every day, you're going to write a lot of things that aren't terribly good, but you're going to have given things a chance to have their moments of sprouting.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mezzanine, Nicholson Baker, 1988
Regular writing, despite mediocrity, creates chances for ideas to develop.
In simple terms: Write often to let ideas sprout.
Write daily, accept imperfect drafts.
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When to use this quote
- journaling
- blogging
- novel writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from writing daily?
- How do you handle bad drafts?
Quantity may overwhelm quality.