Bed Quote by Tom Robbins
“Get yourself in that intense state of being next to madness. Keep yourself in, not necessarily a frenzied state, but in a state of great intensity. The kind of state you would be in before going to bed with your partner. That heightened state when you're in a carnal embrace: time stops and nothing else matters. You should always write with an erection. Even if you're a woman.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Another Roadside Attraction, 1971
Writing should be done in a heightened, intimate state, akin to sexual intensity, to capture raw energy.
In simple terms: Write in a heightened, intimate state.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate intense focus before writing.
Themes
creativity
intimacy
focus
Mood
intense
playful
Type
practical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing retreats
- meditation
- sensory rituals
Key Concepts
flow state
embodied cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you achieve intensity without distraction?
- What non‑sexual methods can spark similar focus?
A Different Perspective
Such intensity may not suit all writers.
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