Discovered Quote by Joseph Kanon
“I like the busy-ness of office life. What I discovered, to my surprise, is that I love the solitary nature of writing. What happens is that you write when you're ready.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2013
Office life is busy, but writing thrives in solitude; write when inspiration strikes.
In simple terms: Busy work contrasts with solitary writing; write when ready.
Embrace solitude for writing and honor natural timing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- journalism
- freelance projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance busy work with writing?
- What signals indicate you’re ready to write?
Waiting for inspiration may delay progress.