Silence Quote by Tony Kushner
““I never really feel that I’m stuck. I actually think that people are never stuck, there’s no such thing as writers block, I think that theres terror that can silence you. But if you can think of it as a dynamic thing I mean a writers block, it’s a paralysis an immobility and the thing that has immobilized you is a very powerful force. Immobility is itself an act, it’s a choice. It can sometimes take as much energy to remain immobile as it does to be mobile. And if you think of it in a dynamic way then it’d freeze you from the sense that at some point your talent will simply abandon you and you’re just a vacant shell with nothing to say, I don’t think that ever really happens. But I think that terror, bad experience, trauma and so on can absolutely silence you.””
About This Quote
Writer’s block is portrayed as a dynamic, often self‑imposed paralysis caused by fear, trauma, or external pressures, not an immutable condition.
In simple terms: Writer’s block is a choice driven by fear and trauma.
Key Takeaway
Identify and confront the underlying fear.
Themes
creativity
psychology
self‑discipline
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
inspirational
psychological
When to use this quote
- writing sessions
- therapy
- mindfulness practice
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
paralysis
choice
trauma
dynamic mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear is holding you back?
- How can you turn paralysis into motion?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming block may still require external support.
![“Writing is hard . That's why so few people stick to it and actually finish things. And why you have a right to be immensely proud when you finish something." [ There Is No Such Thing as Writers' Block : Blog post, October 7, 2001]” quote by Andy Ihnatko](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/361/andy-ihnatko-49618_completion_writing-is-hard-that-s-why-so-few-people_892162.jpg)
