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“There are days when I should be writing, and I am so tired that I can't. And the fatigue also affects my emotions, making me not even care about writing. There are days when I wake up so angry I can barely speak, and also days when I am so sad.” quote by Nicola Griffith
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“There are days when I should be writing, and I am so tired that I can't. And the fatigue also affects my emotions, making me not even care about writing. There are days when I wake up so angry I can barely speak, and also days when I am so sad.”

Nicola Griffith

About This Quote

Source Interview: Author interview, 2020

Creative work can be blocked by physical fatigue and strong emotions, making it hard to write.

In simple terms: Fatigue and mood can stop writing.

Key Takeaway

Accept limits, rest, and return later.

Themes

creativity mental health productivity emotions writing

Mood

frustrated reflective

Type

advice personal.

When to use this quote

  • writer’s block
  • stressful days
  • emotional upheaval
  • exhaustion

Key Concepts

psychology self‑care focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when fatigue is affecting your work?
  • What strategies help you manage emotional spikes while writing?
A Different Perspective

Rest may not fully restore creative flow; underlying issues may persist.

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