Best Quote by Michael Connelly
“There is a prevailing school of thought that something good must take time, sometimes years to create and hone. I have always felt that the books I have written fastest have been my best - because I caught an unstoppable momentum in the writing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, 2023, publishing magazine
Good work often emerges quickly when momentum builds, contradicting the belief that quality requires long,.
In simple terms: Fast writing can produce top quality when momentum is high.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and when it appears.
Themes
creativity
productivity
momentum
quality
timing
Mood
enthusiastic
confident
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- blog posts
- academic papers
- software development
- marketing copy
Key Concepts
Flow state
psychology of work
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you capture momentum without sacrificing quality?
- When is patience more valuable than speed?
A Different Perspective
Fast work may lack depth or refinement if not reviewed.
