Feels right Quote by William Knowlton Zinsser
““Don’t fight such a current if it feels right. Trust your material if it’s taking you into terrain you didn’t intend to enter but where the vibrations are good. Adjust your style accordingly and proceed to whatever destination you reach. Don’t become the prisoner of a preconceived plan. Writing is no respecter of blueprints.””
About This Quote
Source Book: "On Writing Well" (or similar)
Writing should follow intuition and the material’s flow rather than rigid plans; adapt style to the story’s direction.
In simple terms: Follow the material’s flow, not strict outlines.
Key Takeaway
Adapt your writing to the story’s needs.
Themes
writing
flexibility
creativity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- journalism
- creative projects
Key Concepts
intuition
process
adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when to deviate from a plan?
- What signals indicate the material is guiding you?
A Different Perspective
Rigid structures can stifle originality.
