Been Quote by Michael Morpurgo
“With all editing, no matter how sensitive - and I've been very lucky here - I react sulkily at first, but then I settle down and get on with it, and a year later I have my book in my hand.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2015
Initial resistance to editing can turn into productive perseverance, leading to completed work.
In simple terms: Resistance can become perseverance and result in finished work.
Key Takeaway
Embrace editing, persist through discomfort.
Themes
writing
editing
perseverance
growth
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- drafting
- self‑editing
- publishing
- author workshops
Key Concepts
Creative process
resilience
authorial development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you transform initial reluctance into steady progress?
- What strategies help you stay engaged during tedious tasks?
A Different Perspective
If you never confront discomfort, you may never finish.
