About Quote by Tess Gerritsen
“I always write on unlined typing paper and write the first draft in longhand, using cheap Bic pens. I try to write about four pages a day, which usually yields a first draft in six months. I don't plot ahead of time, so I'm flying by the seat of my pants for the first draft.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process, Tess Gerritsen, 2015
She drafts by hand daily, using cheap tools and no outline, allowing ideas to emerge organically over months.
In simple terms: Handwritten drafts without planning foster natural development.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unplanned, daily handwritten drafts.
Themes
creativity
process
discipline
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
process
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- academic research
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
handwriting
drafting
organic development
Questions to Reflect On
- How does daily handwriting affect idea flow?
- Can unstructured drafts improve originality?
A Different Perspective
May lack structural cohesion without early plotting.
