I like movies. I've written screenplays as a sort of…
“I like movies. I've written screenplays as a sort of procrastination thing for me. Like I'll work for a couple months on this idea that's been kicking around and then like 30 pages in I'll just go try a novel because it's a lot easier. That's what I know. So why am I killing myself?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Creative work can become a procrastination tool, shifting between mediums to avoid confronting the core project.
In simple terms: Switching mediums can delay finishing work.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address avoidance.
Themes
creativity
procrastination
discipline
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
creative
psychological
When to use this quote
- writing
- screenwriting
- novel writing
- project management
Key Concepts
psychology of avoidance
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the switch?
- How can focus be maintained?
A Different Perspective
Risk of never completing any work.