Awful Quote by Janet Frame
“The only certainty about writing and trying to be a writer is that it has to be done, not dreamed of or planned and never written, or talked about (the ego eventually falls apart like a soaked sponge), but simply written; it's a dreadful, awful fact that writing is like any other work.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Writing Life”, 1975
Writing requires action, not just intention; procrastination defeats creation.
In simple terms: Write, don’t just plan.
Key Takeaway
Take concrete steps to write now.
Themes
creativity
discipline
productivity
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- starting a novel
- daily journaling
- overcoming writer’s block
Key Concepts
writing process
ego
action
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn intention into output?
- What habits ensure consistent writing?
A Different Perspective
Ego can stall progress.
