Deadlines Quote by Courtney Summers

I'm guessing the stress of having to write for a deadline can be inspiring. Sometimes, pressure is good.

— Timothy Dalton

“A deadline gets a writer's work done done better and faster than any inspiration, if only because inspirations don't always come, but the deadline…

— AA Patawaran

I've never been good with deadlines. My early novels, I wrote by myself. No one knew I was writing a novel; I didn't have…

— George R. R. Martin

“Trying to write on a deadline is like trying to have an orgasm with a gun to your head.”

— Kim Gruenenfelder

“Write as much as you can. As fast as you can. Finish your shit. Hit your deadlines. Try very hard not to suck.”

— Chuck Wendig

“A deadline is, simply put, optimism in its most kick-ass form. It's a potent force that, when wielded with respect, will level any obstacle…

— Chris Baty

I couldn't imagine, and I don't say this with any pride, but I really couldn't imagine writing without a desperate deadline.

— Hunter S. Thompson

I write pretty much year-round, but I definitely do more when a deadline is looming.

— Jason Isbell

“A deadline is a finish line. Don't stop 'til the door shuts in your face!”

— Raven Moore

“Distant deadlines discourage action.”

— Michael Hyatt

“One can’t force the mind, body or heart to heal in order to meet a writing deadline.”

— Sarah Gerdes

I've never met a deadline I couldn't miss. I make sure my editors know this.

— Carrie Fisher