Thinking Quote by Charles Bukowski
“young or old, good or bad, I don't think anything dies as slow and as hard as a writer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Charles Bukowski, 1970s
Writing is a slow, arduous process that feels like a living death for the writer.
In simple terms: Writing is hard and draining.
Respect the writer’s struggle.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- personal journaling
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes writing feel like a death?
- How can writers find joy?
Writing can also be liberating, not just painful.