Confrontation Quote by Fran Lebowitz
![“I have a hard time writing. Most writers have a hard time writing. I have a harder time than most because I'm lazier than most. [...] The other problem I have is fear of writing. The act of writing puts you in confrontation with yourself, which is why I think writers assiduously avoid writing…” quote by Fran Lebowitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f75/fran-lebowitz-690_confrontation_i-have-a-hard-time-writing-most-writers_1822488.jpg)
“I have a hard time writing. Most writers have a hard time writing. I have a harder time than most because I'm lazier than most. [...] The other problem I have is fear of writing. The act of writing puts you in confrontation with yourself, which is why I think writers assiduously avoid writing. [...] Not writing is more of a psychological problem than a writing problem. All the time I'm not writing I feel like a criminal. [...] It's horrible to feel felonious every second of the day. Especially when it goes on for years. It's much more relaxing actually to work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1995
Writing anxiety stems from self‑judgment and fear of confronting one’s inner critic, turning the act into a psychological burden.
In simple terms: Fear of writing comes from self‑criticism.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection and write regularly.
Themes
self‑doubt
creativity
psychology
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
motivational
psychological
When to use this quote
- starting a journal
- drafting a blog post
- overcoming writer’s block
- daily writing practice
Key Concepts
perfectionism
inner critic
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal belief blocks your writing?
- How can you reframe “criminal” feelings into motivation?
A Different Perspective
Even with effort, anxiety may persist and affect confidence.
![“[Friendships] are easy to get out of compared to love affairs, but they are not easy to get out of compared to, say, jail.” quote by Fran Lebowitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cdb/fran-lebowitz-690_affair_friendships-are-easy-to-get-out-of-compa_77324.jpg)
