Again Quote by Jennifer Egan
“When I had my first child, I didn't write for a year, and I felt when I tried to start again I might actually not be able to do it anymore. I really could not do it well, and I felt out of sorts with it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “Jennifer Egan on Writing and Motherhood”, 2015
The author describes losing confidence in her craft after a life change, fearing she can’t regain her skill.
In simple terms: Motherhood made her doubt her writing ability.
Key Takeaway
Accept setbacks and practice to rebuild confidence.
Themes
creativity
parenthood
self‑doubt
skill loss
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- returning to writing after a break
- balancing parenting and career
- overcoming creative block
Key Concepts
identity
confidence
recovery
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you rebuild creative confidence after a pause?
- What routines help merge parenting and artistic work?
A Different Perspective
Recovery may be slower than expected; skill erosion can be deeper than confidence loss.
