Books Quote by Nicole Krauss
““The power of literature, I've always thought, lies in how willful the act of making it is. As such, I've never bought into the idea that the writer requires any special ritual in order to write. If need be, I could write almost anywhere, as easily in an ashram as in a crowded cafe, or so I've always insisted when asked whether I write with a pen or a computer, at morning or night, alone or surrounded, in a saddle like Goethe, standing like Hemingway, lying down like Twain, and so on, as if there were a secret to it all that might spring the lock of the safe housing the novel, fully formed and ready for publication, apparently suspended in each of us.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Perspectives, Nicole Krauss, 2018
Writing is a deliberate act that does not depend on ritual; it can happen anywhere with focus.
In simple terms: Writing works wherever you can concentrate, no special ritual needed.
Key Takeaway
Write wherever you can focus.
Themes
creativity
discipline
process
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing at home
- café writing
- traveling writer
- late‑night sessions
Key Concepts
ritual
environment
mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you need a specific environment to be productive?
- How does flexibility affect your writing quality?
A Different Perspective
Some writers find rituals help trigger inspiration.
