This study of analysts' writing consists of two parts. In the following paper, I describe the difficulties facing the practicing analyst who wishes to lecture and publish his findings and ideas, whether or not he intends to cite clinical examples. I make some suggestions directed toward overcoming those (largely internal) obstacles. In a second paper, I shall discuss a special problem, concern over how our lecturing or publishing affects the analytic progress of our patients, especially with respect to analysis of the transference.