Awful Quote by Rian Johnson
“When you're writing is when the "god should I just drop this" feeling can hit. When you're editing is when the "god this is awful and I've wasted everyone's time and money and will be revealed as a fraud" feeling can hit.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Insights, 2015
Writing brings doubt, editing amplifies fear of fraud and wasted effort.
In simple terms: Writing doubts, editing fears.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both stages as part of creative growth.
Themes
creativity
self‑doubt
process
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- novel drafting
- academic paper revision
- music production
Key Concepts
artistic vulnerability
perfectionism
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your editing anxiety?
- How can you reframe editing as improvement?
A Different Perspective
Fear can paralyze progress if unchecked.
