Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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When asked, 'How do you write?' I invariably answer, 'one word at a time.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing is a process that occurs gradually, step by step.
This quote by Stephen King emphasizes the importance of taking writing one step at a time, highlighting that the act of writing is not about rushing to a finished product but rather about carefully crafting each word. It suggests that writing, like any creative endeavor, necessitates patience and the understanding that great works are built upon small individual components.
Themes
WritingProcessCreativityPatienceCraft
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a writing workshop to encourage aspiring writers.
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