Block Quote by J. K. Rowling
“I've only suffered writer's block badly once, and that was during the writing of Chamber of Secrets. I had my first burst of publicity about the first book and it paralysed me. I was scared the second book wouldn't measure up, but I got through it!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”, 1998
She describes writer’s block caused by pressure after early success, and how perseverance helped her continue the series.
In simple terms: Success pressure caused writer’s block.
Key Takeaway
Persevere despite fear of failure.
Themes
creativity
pressure
perseverance
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
advice
personal
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- publishing deadlines
- public speaking
Key Concepts
writer’s block
celebrity anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your creative blocks?
- How do you overcome performance anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Fear of comparison can stall progress.
![“I never have [suffered writer’s block], although I’ve had books that didn’t work out. I had to stop writing them. I just abandoned them. It was depressing, but it wasn’t the end of the world. When it really isn’t working, and you’ve been bashing yourself against the wall, it’s kind of a relief. I…” quote by Margaret Atwood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0fc/margaret-atwood-40_abandoned_i-never-have-suffered-writer-s-block-alt_376571.jpg)
