Belts Quote by Rex Stout
“Every book takes me from 35 to 41 days to write. I don't know why that is. I've tried to get it down to 30 or 31, depending on the length of the month, but it won't work. I don't drink while I'm writing because it fuddles my logical processes, but when I finish a book I go down to the kitchen and pour myself a big belt.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Writer's Process, 1972
Writing a book takes 35‑41 days; attempts to shorten it fail; alcohol disrupts logic; celebrates with a drink after finishing.
In simple terms: Writing takes time; drink after.
Key Takeaway
Respect your natural rhythm.
Themes
writing
process
celebration
Mood
reflective
lighthearted
Type
creative
personal
When to use this quote
- writing
- productivity
Key Concepts
discipline
habit
reward
Questions to Reflect On
- How long does your creative process take?
- What rituals mark your completion?
A Different Perspective
Time constraints can cause stress.
![“Though I feared I would have no progress when I put down the drink, [my writing] hasn't changed. The creative search, and the fragments that I collect, reflects that.” quote by Karl Hyde](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb3/karl-hyde-75278_changed_though-i-feared-i-would-have-no-progress_1831259.jpg)
