Language Quote by Cecilia Bartholomew
““Writers have two main problems. One is writer's block, when words won't come at all, and the other is Logorrhoea, when the words come so fast that they can hardly get to the wastebasket in time.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown source, 2020
Writers face opposite extremes: inability to produce words and overproduction that overwhelms editing.
In simple terms: Writers struggle with both silence and excess.
Key Takeaway
Balance output and edit regularly.
Themes
creativity
writing
productivity
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- drafting
- brainstorming
- self‑editing
- time management
Key Concepts
writer's block
logorrhoea
editing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when you’re stuck versus when you’re flooding?
- What strategies help you moderate flow?
A Different Perspective
Too much focus on one extreme can neglect the other.
