I think the worst and most insidious procrastination for…
“I think the worst and most insidious procrastination for me is research. I will be looking for some bit of fact or figure to include in the novel, and before I know, I've wasted an entire morning delving into that subject matter without a word written.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Research can become a form of procrastination when it replaces actual writing, draining time and momentum.
In simple terms: Research can delay writing.
Set limits on research time.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- academic work
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance research and writing?
- What time limit works for you?
Research without writing can stall progress.