When childhood dies, its corpses are called adults and they enter society, one of the politer names of hell. That is why we dread children, even if we love them, they show us the state of our decay.
Brian AldissRead
It is comparatively easy to become a writer; staying a writer, resisting formulaic work, generating ones own creativity - thats a much tougher matter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being a writer is easy, but maintaining creativity and originality is challenging.
This quote emphasizes the difference between the initial act of becoming a writer and the ongoing struggle to produce original, creative work. It suggests that while many people can start writing, the true challenge lies in sustaining one's identity and unique voice in a world that often promotes formulaic approaches to storytelling.
Themes
WritingCreativityOriginalityArtChallenge
In practice
Example use cases
During a writing workshop, to inspire newcomers, I shared this quote about the real challenge of staying creative.
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