Creative Quote by Sarah Kay
![“For some reason there's this myth that creativity - [especially] in terms of creative writing - is a gift you either have, or you don't. So when people first start writing, if they write something that's not very good, or if they try and it's difficult, they go, "Oh, I guess I don't have it." That…” quote by Sarah Kay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b8a/sarah-kay-3508_creative_for-some-reason-there-s-this-myth-that-c_2287617.jpg)
“For some reason there's this myth that creativity - [especially] in terms of creative writing - is a gift you either have, or you don't. So when people first start writing, if they write something that's not very good, or if they try and it's difficult, they go, "Oh, I guess I don't have it." That doesn't seem very fair, you have to try and you have to work at it. If we get scared of one bad poem and quit, that's not doing anybody any good.”
About This Quote
Source TED Talk: The Power of Poetry, Sarah Kay, 2015
Creativity is a skill honed through practice, not an innate gift; perseverance outweighs initial failure.
In simple terms: Creativity grows with effort.
Key Takeaway
Practice regularly to improve creativity.
Themes
creativity
perseverance
growth
Mood
motivational
hopeful
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- writing practice
- creative workshops
- learning new crafts
Key Concepts
skill development
mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What small creative habit can you start?
- How do you handle creative setbacks?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone has equal access to resources for practice.
