Gym Quote by Tamara Jenkins
“Starting writing is stressful and scary and hard, but also, it's just like going to the gym. You're just stiff and weird, and you can't do it as well.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing writing process, date unknown
She compares starting to write to beginning a workout: both feel awkward at first but improve with practice.
In simple terms: Writing is like a gym: awkward at start, gets easier.
Key Takeaway
Treat writing as regular practice.
Themes
creativity
discipline
growth
Mood
encouraging
realistic
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- daily writing prompts
- peer feedback
Key Concepts
habit formation
skill development
confidence building
Questions to Reflect On
- What small writing habit can you start?
- How does routine reduce anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Fear of failure may inhibit starting.
![“The thing for someone just starting off [in writing] is to write. You need to have limber fingers, whether you write with your fingers or you type on your laptop, but you need to have a limber mind and you need to be able to write without judging what you've written, at least right away, and…” quote by Augusten Burroughs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d3b/augusten-burroughs-603_able_the-thing-for-someone-just-starting-off_2135014.jpg)
![“I worked more intensively hour after hour when I was starting out [writing]. More laboriously. I'd say quantity is important as well as quality, and if you're not producing enough, make a schedule and stick to it.” quote by Lydia Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/29b/lydia-davis-3244_after-hours_i-worked-more-intensively-hour-after-hou_171566.jpg)
