It must take a lot of self-discipline,' she said. 'Oh, I…
““It must take a lot of self-discipline,' she said. 'Oh, I don't know. I don't have much.' He felt himself about to say again, and unable to resist saying, that 'Dumas, I think it was Dumas, some terrifically prolific Frenchman, said that writing novels is a simple matter - if you write one page a day, you'll write one novel a year, two pages a day, two novels a year, three pages, three novels, and so on. And how long does it take to cover a page with writing? Twenty minutes? An hour? So you see. Very easy really.' 'I don't know,' she said, laughing. 'I can't even bring myself to write a letter.' 'Oh, now that's hard.' ("Novelty")””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Writing regularly in small, consistent increments makes large projects manageable and less intimidating.
In simple terms: Write a little each day to finish big works.
Key Takeaway
Commit to daily writing.
Themes
discipline
writing
productivity
Mood
encouraging
reflective
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- blogging
- learning a language
- daily journaling
Key Concepts
habit formation
incremental progress
self‑efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What small writing habit could you start today?
- How does daily practice change your perception of difficulty?
A Different Perspective
Consistent output may still be hindered by perfectionism or lack of ideas.