Care Quote by Richard Dooling
“I always wanted to be a writer... 'Critical Care' was my first published work. I was 34 when it came out. I was accumulating 'Critical Care' for years. I would go for a whole year and not touch it. And then I'd go back to it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Critical Care, Richard Dooling, 1995
The quote reflects the writer's intermittent, disciplined approach to a long‑term creative project, balancing periods of distance with focused bursts of work.
In simple terms: Writing requires patience and cycles of stepping away and returning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the ebb and flow of creative work.
Themes
creativity
discipline
perseverance
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- research
- drafting
- editing
- publishing
Key Concepts
writing process
long‑term projects
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you schedule productive writing intervals?
- What rituals help you re‑engage after a break?
A Different Perspective
The method may lead to inconsistent progress and missed deadlines.
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