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“There's always this sense of incredulity that writers feel, because they're usually living flat and ordinary lives, because they have to.” quote by Doris Lessing
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“There's always this sense of incredulity that writers feel, because they're usually living flat and ordinary lives, because they have to.”

Doris Lessing

About This Quote

Source Interview: Doris Lessing, 1990s

Writers often feel disconnected because they observe ordinary life while needing to create extraordinary narratives.

In simple terms: Writers feel oddness from living normal lives while writing.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the value of everyday experience in storytelling.

Themes

creativity mundane observation

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • daily journaling
  • creative block

Key Concepts

existential artistic tension

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn ordinary moments into compelling stories?
  • Do you ever feel your life is too ordinary for writing?
A Different Perspective

The tension can lead to feeling alienated from one’s own life.

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