Contemporary Quote by Felicity Everett
““The thing is, Sara, writing's scary. You have to be prepared to go deep…And when your brain's shouting, 'No, no, no, I'm not going to think that thought; it's too dirty, it's too scary, it's too painful,' that's when you must make yourself think it and make yourself write it.””
About This Quote
Writing requires courage to confront uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, even when your mind resists. You must push through fear and write about the painful or dirty things.
In simple terms: Writing is hard because you have to think about scary things and write them anyway.
Key Takeaway
Write through the fear.
Themes
courage
creativity
writing
vulnerability
Mood
intense
brave
vulnerable
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing a difficult scene
- overcoming writer's block
- sharing personal stories
Key Concepts
artistic struggle
confronting fears
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What thoughts are you avoiding?
- How can you create a safe space to write honestly?
A Different Perspective
Not all writing needs to be painful; sometimes lightness is also valuable.
![“We were 15 minutes into it and nothing was happening; I thought, well, that's not going to work. Then all of a sudden everything clicked. I don't know how long it took us, but I would just show up at Alison's [McGhee] office. She would type and we'd just kick it back and forth. Writing is so scary…” quote by Kate DiCamillo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/04f/kate-dicamillo-599_back-and-forth_we-were-15-minutes-into-it-and-nothing-w_3060277.jpg)
