"Convince yourself that you are working in clay, not marble, on paper not eternal bronze: Let that first sentence be as stupid as it wishes."
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5 quotes about writer-s-block
Discover inspiring writer-s-block quotes from famous authors and thought leaders. Find wisdom and motivation about writer-s-block to inspire your life.
writer-s-block Quotes
"The problem is acceptance, which is something we're taught not to do. We're taught to improve uncomfortable situations, to change things, alleviate unpleasant feelings. But if you accept the reality that you have been given- that you are not in a productive creative period- you free yourself to begin filling up again."
"88. People wonder why so many writers come to live in Paris. I’ve been living ten years in Paris and the answer seems simple to me: because it’s the best place to pick ideas. Just like Italy, Spain.. or Iran are the best places to pick saffron. If you want to pick opium poppies you go to Burma or South-East Asia. And if you want to pick novel ideas, you go to Paris."
"Very often we write down a sentence too early, then another too late; what we have to do is write it down at the proper time, otherwise it's lost."
"If your wife locks you out of the house, you don't have a problem with your door."