59. What is Slow Writing?
The dictionary defines slow as a passive, sloth-like existence, but slow isn’t a symptom of falling behind—it’s actually the mechanism by which energy and creativity can regenerate. The world may expect a quicker pace, but humans don’t actually thrive with near-constant output. Instead, we need gentle and predictable rhythms.
Highlights
The working definition I’m using
Inspiration from other industries like food and fashion
3 guiding principles of slow writing
How to embrace this philosophy in the everyday
Maggie Smith’s reminder to be tenacious (and that moving around words counts as writing)
Links + Resources
Ready, Set, Slow by Lee Holden
Dear Writer by Maggie Smith
A Revolution in Creativity: On Slow Writing by Melissa Matthewson (LitHub)
“Where Many Rivers Meet” by David Whyte
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