Ask me Quote by Patricia C. Wrede
“One of the things everybody seems to want to ask writers is, "Where do you get your ideas?" When people ask me this, my usual response is, "Ideas are the easy part. The hard part is writing them down."”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Writer's Conference, 2021
Generating ideas is easy; the challenge lies in organizing and committing them to paper.
In simple terms: Writing ideas down is hard.
Key Takeaway
Write down and structure ideas.
Themes
writing
creativity
productivity
Mood
reflective
practical
Type
creative
productive
When to use this quote
- novel planning
- blog drafting
- screenplay outlining
Key Concepts
idea management
discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you capture fleeting ideas?
- What steps help you move from idea to draft?
A Different Perspective
Procrastination can stall the process.
