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“There are times when I just can't bring myself to sit down and write and I'm never sure whether it's pure laziness or lack of courage - there's always the thought in the back of my mind that my writing won't be good enough.” quote by Kate Cary
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“There are times when I just can't bring myself to sit down and write and I'm never sure whether it's pure laziness or lack of courage - there's always the thought in the back of my mind that my writing won't be good enough.”

Kate Cary

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Writing, 2015

Writer's block may stem from fear of inadequacy rather than laziness; confronting that fear is essential.

In simple terms: Fear of not being good enough blocks writing.

Key Takeaway

Face fear, write anyway.

Themes

creativity fear self‑doubt discipline

Mood

reflective determined

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • starting a manuscript
  • daily writing practice
  • overcoming perfectionism

Key Concepts

psychology writing process motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you write if fear vanished?
  • How can you separate effort from outcome?
A Different Perspective

Fear can be paralyzing and hard to overcome.

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