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“The important thing is not to be too comfortable when you're writing. Noise in the street? That's good. The computer goes down? That's good. All these things are good. It has to be a little bit of a struggle.” quote by E. L. Doctorow
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“The important thing is not to be too comfortable when you're writing. Noise in the street? That's good. The computer goes down? That's good. All these things are good. It has to be a little bit of a struggle.”

E. L. Doctorow

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 thrives on mild adversity; obstacles spark focus and originality.

In simple terms: Struggle fuels better writing.

Key Takeaway

Embrace discomfort to improve work.

Themes

creativity writing adversity

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

advice creative

When to use this quote

  • writing sessions
  • deadlines
  • technical glitches
  • environmental noise

Key Concepts

psychology of focus creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn interruptions into creative fuel?
  • What small discomfort could you introduce to sharpen your writing?
A Different Perspective

Too much comfort can lead to complacency and bland output.

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