Agents Quote by Sarah Dessen
“I am never happy when I finish a book. I always start feeling good, and then I get to about Page 75 and start losing momentum - and I kind of pull it together at the end, but by then I think it's just all over. It's become almost a running joke among my agent and my editor - I always say that, so they don't take me seriously anymore.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author discussion, 2015
The author feels a dip in motivation mid‑book, yet pushes through to finish.
In simple terms: She loses momentum around page 75 but completes the story.
Key Takeaway
Push past mid‑project slump.
Themes
writing
creativity
productivity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
creative
motivational
When to use this quote
- draft revisions
- writing workshops
- deadline pressure
Key Concepts
narrative arc
self‑discipline
editing
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your mid‑project slump?
- How do you regain focus?
A Different Perspective
Self‑doubt can stall progress.
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