Finishing Quote by William Herring
““Many people think that the idea is the difficult part of writing a story, and this can be true. But there is another challenge too: finishing the story.””
About This Quote
Writing challenges include both generating ideas and completing the story; finishing often proves harder than conception.
In simple terms: Finishing a story is usually tougher than starting it.
Prioritize finishing as a distinct phase.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- short stories
- screenplays
- academic papers
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies keep you moving toward completion?
- How can you break the finish line into smaller milestones?
Perfectionism can stall progress; external deadlines help.