Today's quote is from the German writer, Thomas Mann, as related by Clive James:A writer is someone for whom writing is harder than it is for other people.
Clive James then goes on to say: "That line is perfect in every way. Not only is it perfectly written, but it's absolutely true. The only thing I've got better at as the years have gone by is I've grown more resigned to the fact that it comes hard. You realise that hesitation and frustration and waiting are part of the process, and you don't panic. I get a lot better at not panicking. I get up every morning early if it's a writing day and I will do nothing else but write that day. But the secret is not to panic if it doesn't come."
You can read the rest of Decca Aitkenhead's Guardian interview with Clive James here. And thanks to Shannon for the heads-up on this one.
1 comment:
Ah bless you Clive James. But without the panicking how do i justify running around and around in tiny tiny circles until i collapse into hysterical giggles? A vital start to every creative day.
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