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Books Quote by Kristin Cashore

“For most of the process, nothing but faith, fueled by your own stubbornness, will be pulling you along. The work that you've done on the book so far won't be much comfort, because so much of it will be insufferable crap, until the very last moment, when you figure out how to fix it and everything…” quote by Kristin Cashore
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““For most of the process, nothing but faith, fueled by your own stubbornness, will be pulling you along. The work that you've done on the book so far won't be much comfort, because so much of it will be insufferable crap, until the very last moment, when you figure out how to fix it and everything comes together.””

Kristin Cashore

About This Quote

Source Interview: Author Talk, 2020

Progress often feels painful and uncertain, but persistence and belief in oneself drive completion despite setbacks.

In simple terms: Hard work feels tough, yet belief and stubbornness push you forward.

Key Takeaway

Persist and trust your process.

Themes

creativity writing perseverance self‑belief

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • novel drafting
  • artistic projects
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

growth mindset creative block iterative development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help you manage creative frustration?
  • When is it okay to step back and reassess?
A Different Perspective

May lead to burnout if not balanced with rest and realistic expectations.

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