Everything in life can be tiring and tiresome if we don't have the ability to look at it as if it's the first time we've ever done it.
Eric-Emmanuel SchmittRead
When I start a book, it's every day. There is no Saturday, no Sunday. It's every day, because if I stop one day, I'm afraid of losing the book and losing the energy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Consistency in writing is essential to maintain momentum and creativity.
Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt emphasizes the importance of daily dedication to the craft of writing. He believes that taking even a single day off can result in losing both the narrative flow and the creative energy needed to complete a book, highlighting the necessity of discipline and commitment in artistic endeavors.
Themes
WritingDisciplineCreativityConsistencyCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
During a writing workshop, this quote can be introduced to emphasize disciplined writing habits.
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