evidence: The Problem with Ernest Hemingway’s Quote on Writing "Write drunk, edit sober." [...] Such pressure! Am I the only one a little intimidated by that quote? Must you really spill the contents of your soul every time you write? I have to admit, it’s a romantic notion. And while Hemingway’s writing was definitely not romantic, his image as an author was. But should it be? [...] Rather than thinking you must bleed onto the page every time you write, think of your writing as excavating. Dig and dig and dig, practice and practice and practice. Sift through the dirt and sand. Chip away at the stone and clay. Find the treasure waiting beneath. Keep writing until you find what resonates with you and with your readers. Keep writing until you find your voice.