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“There's nothing worse than sitting down to write a novel and saying, 'Well, okay, I'm going to do something of high artistic worth.'” quote by Douglas Adams
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“There's nothing worse than sitting down to write a novel and saying, 'Well, okay, I'm going to do something of high artistic worth.'”

Douglas Adams

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 1990

Attempting high art can become a self‑imposed pressure that stalls creativity.

In simple terms: Trying too hard to be artistic can block writing.

Key Takeaway

Write freely, let worth emerge naturally.

Themes

creativity pressure authorship

Mood

playful reflective

Type

inspirational humorous

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • blogging
  • scriptwriting
  • journaling

Key Concepts

psychology writing process artistic integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you write without judgment?
  • How does pressure affect your work?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism may still creep in.

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