Believe Quote by Peter Ackroyd
“Oh, I just tend to believe in things when I'm writing them. For instance, when I was writing 'Doctor Dee,' I believed in magic. And when I wrote 'Hawksmoor' I believed in psychic geography. But as soon as I type the last full stop, I'm back to being a complete blank again.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Writing Process, 2005
Belief in fictional worlds fuels creativity, but confidence fades after completion.
In simple terms: Belief fuels writing, then wanes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the creative flow.
Themes
creativity
belief
writing process
Mood
introspective
creative
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- drafting novels
- post‑writing reflection
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
psychology of imagination
authorial identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you transition from creation to critique?
- What sustains your belief during drafts?
A Different Perspective
Confidence may return with reflection.
