Ability Quote by John Dufresne
“You will feel discouraged; you will lose confidence in your abilities; you will be bored with the characters–and the only way to overcome these obstacles is to write your way through them. And writing always works.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Writing Life, John Dufresne, 1995
When motivation wanes and confidence drops, confronting obstacles by writing them out restores engagement and self‑belief.
In simple terms: Writing through problems revives confidence and interest.
Key Takeaway
Write to confront and overcome setbacks.
Themes
creativity
self‑confidence
overcoming obstacles
writing
motivation
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- author block
- personal doubt
- story development
- creative stagnation
Key Concepts
self‑reflection
narrative therapy
psychological resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal block are you avoiding?
- How can writing transform boredom into curiosity?
A Different Perspective
Writing alone may not fix structural issues in the story.
