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“For me, writing never gets easier. It's always hard work. It doesn't matter how many words you wrote the day before, or how many novels you've completed in the last decade: every day you start fresh again with that same blank page, or that same blank screen.” quote by Lincoln Child
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“For me, writing never gets easier. It's always hard work. It doesn't matter how many words you wrote the day before, or how many novels you've completed in the last decade: every day you start fresh again with that same blank page, or that same blank screen.”

Lincoln Child

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dark Side, by Lincoln Child, 2008

Writing remains a constant struggle regardless of past output; each session starts with a fresh, empty page demanding effort.

In simple terms: Writing is always hard work, no matter how much you’ve written.

Key Takeaway

Accept the difficulty and keep writing daily.

Themes

writing effort creativity

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily writing practice
  • starting a novel
  • overcoming writer’s block

Key Concepts

discipline process growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reset your mindset each day?
  • What rituals help you face the blank page?
A Different Perspective

Progress is not measured by past volume but by consistent effort.

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