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“I love writing journalism because it's all over in two hours and comes straight off the top of the head. Writing novels is soooooo much harder. It's the hardest thing I've ever done.” quote by Rachel Johnson
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“I love writing journalism because it's all over in two hours and comes straight off the top of the head. Writing novels is soooooo much harder. It's the hardest thing I've ever done.”

Rachel Johnson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Writing Process, unknown source

Contrasts the rapid, spontaneous nature of journalism with the demanding, labor‑intensive process of novel writing, emphasizing the challenge of sustained creativity

In simple terms: Journalism is quick, novels require deep, sustained effort

Key Takeaway

Respect the craft of long‑form writing

Themes

writing creativity discipline genre

Mood

thoughtful analytical inspirational

Type

quote reflection observation

When to use this quote

  • news reporting
  • novel writing
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

journalism fiction creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help maintain creativity over long projects?
  • How can journalists adapt novel‑writing discipline?
A Different Perspective

May undervalue collaborative aspects of journalism

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