Blank Quote by Adam Johnson
“Writing is hard work, and if anything's true about the process, it's that fact that a good story is hard to find and even trickier to get on paper. What's less romantic than staring alone at a blank screen? And edgy? I've changed the cat little because I didn't know what my characters were going to say next.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, "The Art of Writing", 2020
Writing is difficult; finding a good story is harder, and translating it to paper is even tougher.
In simple terms: Writing is hard; good stories are rare and hard to write.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the struggle and keep writing.
Themes
creativity
process
challenge
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- screenwriting
- blogging
- academic writing
Key Concepts
storytelling
discipline
self‑doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- What blocks your ideas?
- How can you turn doubt into momentum?
A Different Perspective
Even with effort, inspiration may not appear; writer's block persists.
