Crafts Quote by Sam Shepard
“The great thing for me, now, is that writing has become more and more interesting. Not just as a craft but as a way into things that are not described. It's a thing of discovering. That's when writing is really working. You're on the trail of something and you don't quite know what it is.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Writing, Sam Shepard, 1995
Writing becomes a discovery process, turning craft into exploration of the unknown.
In simple terms: Writing is about discovering unknown things.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity in your writing.
Themes
creativity
exploration
craft
discovery
Mood
inquisitive
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- starting a new novel
- researching a topic
- experimenting with style
- writing a diary entry
Key Concepts
narrative theory
creative process
uncertainty
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknown are you chasing?
- How do you handle uncertainty in creation?
A Different Perspective
The unknown can cause frustration or writer’s block.
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