We're our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.
Tom RobbinsRead
Above all, have a good time. If you aren’t enjoying writing it, you can hardly expect someone else to enjoy reading it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Enjoy the creative process of writing, as it reflects in the work produced.
This quote emphasizes the importance of enjoyment in the act of writing. Tom Robbins suggests that if a writer does not find pleasure in their work, it is unlikely that readers will find pleasure in reading it, underscoring the connection between the writer's passion and the audience's engagement.
Themes
WritingEnjoymentCreativityPassionReading
In practice
Example use cases
In a writing workshop, to encourage participants to embrace their craft.
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