Decided Quote by Cassandra Clare
“I always thought that eventually there would be a moment where I realized that I had practiced enough and now I was ready to be a professional writer. Then I befriended a number of successful professional writers and realized that none of them ever felt ready. After that I decided I might as well stop waiting to feel ready and just get started.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, Cassandra Clare, 2018
Realizing you’ll never feel fully ready, so you must start despite uncertainty.
In simple terms: You’ll never feel completely ready, so begin anyway.
Key Takeaway
Start creating now, without waiting.
Themes
growth
creativity
career
self-doubt
action
Mood
determined
anxious
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- starting a blog
- submitting to publishers
- joining writing groups
Key Concepts
Impostor syndrome
confidence building
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- What project have you delayed waiting to feel ready?
- How can you reframe “not ready” as “learning in progress”?
A Different Perspective
Feeling unprepared can hinder progress if you overthink.
