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“After you've been working fairly intensively on a novel for six months you never want to see the damn thing again.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“After you've been working fairly intensively on a novel for six months you never want to see the damn thing again.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Interview: Author talk, 2005

Expresses the fatigue and creative block that can follow intense, prolonged work on a project.

In simple terms: After long work, you may lose desire to see it again.

Key Takeaway

Take breaks to refresh perspective.

Themes

creativity burnout process

Mood

tired reflective

Type

advice creative

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • editing
  • project management

Key Concepts

mental fatigue artistic cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you know when to pause?
  • What rituals help you re‑engage with a project?
A Different Perspective

Continuous work without rest harms quality.

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