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“I never know what I'm going to write next, and when I think I do I usually turn out to be mistaken.” quote by Lawrence Block
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“I never know what I'm going to write next, and when I think I do I usually turn out to be mistaken.”

Lawrence Block

About This Quote

Source Interview: Author Talk, Lawrence Block, 2015

The writer admits uncertainty about future ideas and acknowledges that predictions often prove wrong.

In simple terms: Writers often misjudge their next ideas.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and stay flexible.

Themes

creativity uncertainty self-awareness

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • novel planning
  • daily writing
  • idea generation

Key Concepts

writing process prediction error

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle unexpected changes in your work?
  • What strategies help you stay adaptable?
A Different Perspective

Predicting creative output is unreliable.

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