Pushing Quote by Stephen King
“I think telling stories is like pushing something. Pushing against uncreation itself, maybe.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2014
Storytelling is an act of creating something against the void, pushing against nothingness.
In simple terms: Writing creates meaning where there was none.
Embrace the struggle of creating.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- film scripting
- artistic blocks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “uncreation” feel like to you?
- How do you keep pushing when ideas feel absent?
The void can be overwhelming, leading to paralysis.