Admire Quote by Sarah Dessen
“I think I'm way too much of a control freak to co-author anything with anyone. I have a hard enough time writing with myself! I admire people that can do it, but it's not for me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Q&A, 2015
The speaker feels overly controlling to collaborate, preferring solitary work and admiring those who can co‑author.
In simple terms: Control hinders teamwork; prefers solo work.
Key Takeaway
Embrace collaboration despite control urges.
Themes
self‑doubt
collaboration
control
creativity
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
advice
personal growth
When to use this quote
- writing projects
- team research
- creative partnerships
- co‑authoring
- personal growth
Key Concepts
perfectionism
authorial identity
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify a small step to share control?
- What benefits could joint work bring?
A Different Perspective
Collaboration may dilute personal vision and cause conflict.
