I also think his “don’t let writing attack you” mindset is pure gold. Many people let fear, procrastination, or self-doubt turn writing into a chore but if you approach it as play or exploration, even the difficult bits become less intimidating

It’s almost like Adams is giving writers permission to make a mess because without the mess, there’s nothing to clean up into something great. And honestly, some of the best creative surprises happen in those messy, unplanned stretches...