Feels Quote by Doris Lessing
“There's always this sense of incredulity that writers feel, because they're usually living flat and ordinary lives, because they have to.”
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.
Recognize the value of everyday experience in storytelling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- daily journaling
- creative block
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn ordinary moments into compelling stories?
- Do you ever feel your life is too ordinary for writing?
The tension can lead to feeling alienated from one’s own life.