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“I write really slowly, and my lines are really, really terrible all the time. It takes so long for me to get them to be where I won't be embarrassed to sing them, and then feel like they're great.” quote by Amanda Shires
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“I write really slowly, and my lines are really, really terrible all the time. It takes so long for me to get them to be where I won't be embarrassed to sing them, and then feel like they're great.”

Amanda Shires

About This Quote

Source Interview: "Songwriting Process" with Amanda Shires, 2020

The creative process can be slow and self‑critical, yet persistence leads to work the feels authentic and satisfying.

In simple terms: Writing takes time and patience to feel good.

Key Takeaway

Keep writing despite self‑doubt.

Themes

creativity self‑criticism perseverance authenticity performance

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • live performance
  • personal journaling
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

growth mindset artist’s block confidence building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small step can you take today?
  • How do you celebrate incremental improvements?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism may stall progress.

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