Still, I kept writing. I had no guarantee that I would…
“Still, I kept writing. I had no guarantee that I would someday win awards for writing. Heavens, the only person during that time who seemed to think I could write something worth publishing was my loyal husband. But I always remembered the professor from graduate school who urged me to write and who recommended me for that first writing assignment in 1964. When I protested to Sara Little that I didn't want to add another mediocre writer to the world, she gently reminded me that if I didn't dare mediocrity, I would never write anything at all.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Persistence in writing despite uncertainty, driven by supportive relationships and mentorship.
In simple terms: Keep writing even without guarantees.
Key Takeaway
Write regardless of awards.
Themes
persistence
mentorship
creativity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- career development
- overcoming self‑doubt
Key Concepts
self‑efficacy
intrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay motivated when success is uncertain?
- What role does a supportive partner play in creative work?
A Different Perspective
Recognition may never come, yet growth continues.