Awful Quote by Alison Hawthorne Deming
“I had real concerns about the relationship between nature and culture and places I wanted to write about... I thought, well, maybe I should try prose. It was a real struggle to begin because, first of all, there were so many words on the page - it was terrifying... Beginning was awful.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Interview with Alison Hawthorne Deming, 2018
She struggled with the overwhelming task of writing, feeling intimidated by the blank page and the abundance of words.
In simple terms: Writing can feel terrifying at first.
Key Takeaway
Start small and write without fear.
Themes
writing
creativity
anxiety
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
reflective
motivational
When to use this quote
- journaling
- drafting
- creative workshops
- academic writing
Key Concepts
psychology
process writing
Questions to Reflect On
- What small step can you take to begin?
- How can you silence the inner critic?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stall progress.
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