What I discovered, which is what many writers discover, is that I write in order to think. I'd say, "I think I have an idea," but when I begin to write it, I realize, I have no idea, and I don't actually know what I think until I try and write it. That was the revelation. (8084)
How to approach this prompt
Suspend your inner critic. Wild, unexpected, or "wrong" answers are often the most revealing.
- ✦ Give yourself 15–20 minutes of uninterrupted time.
- ✦ Start with the first thing that comes to mind, then go deeper.
- ✦ If you get stuck, ask yourself "why?" and keep writing.