About Quote by Sue Monk Kidd
“We have to learn not to feel guilty about letting our imagination browse around, and you know, in writing fiction particularly. But I think, in any kind of writing, we have to learn to allow ourselves to approach it in a contemplative way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Writing, Sue Monk Kidd, 2015
Writers should release guilt and let imagination roam, approaching work with calm contemplation.
In simple terms: Let imagination flow without guilt.
Key Takeaway
Write calmly, embrace imagination.
Themes
creativity
self‑acceptance
writing process
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- fiction writing
- journalism
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
mindfulness
imaginative freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How does guilt affect your creative output?
- What practices help you stay contemplative?
A Different Perspective
Guilt can still inhibit risk‑taking.
