Backache Quote by Robert Cormier
“There is very little that is accidental in my work. I believe in serendipity for developments of plot, but the actual writing is arrived at by very hard work. The joy of writing doesn't mean that you don't get the backaches and headaches and the days when it's not coming.”
About This Quote
Source interview: 2014
Writing combines chance discoveries with disciplined effort; joy coexists with struggle and setbacks.
In simple terms: Writing needs both luck and hard work.
Key Takeaway
Balance serendipity and effort.
Themes
creativity
discipline
writing
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
practical
When to use this quote
- author workshops
- creative writing classes
- personal projects
Key Concepts
serendipity
craftsmanship
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cultivate discipline in creative work?
- When can you embrace unexpected ideas?
A Different Perspective
May underplay the role of talent.
![“I very often used to get backaches due to the fact that I was wrong. Whenever you are wrong you have to fight or [take] flight. When [I] make the decision, the backache goes away.” quote by George Soros](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d1e/george-soros-1593_backache_i-very-often-used-to-get-backaches-due-t_38205.jpg)
