Just be patient, she told herself, and with the mounting pages, the strength of her writing fist grew.
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I've heard some writers say things like, 'Well, I'm a professional writer. I only start books I know I can finish.' I look at it maybe the other way: I only want to write books I'm not sure I can write.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the value of challenging oneself in creative endeavors rather than only pursuing safe and guaranteed projects.
Markus Zusak expresses a philosophy where the excitement of writing comes from tackling uncertain projects. Rather than solely selecting stories that he believes he can complete successfully, he prefers to engage with stories that pose a challenge, suggesting that true artistic growth and fulfillment lie in embracing the unpredictable journey of creation.
Themes
CreativityWritingChallengesArtistryGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
During a writing workshop, one might share this quote to encourage participants to take creative risks.
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Because you don't learn anything unless you can find the patience to read. TV takes that away from you. It robs you from your mind.
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Or had she always loved him? It's likely. Restricted as she was from speaking, she wanted him to kiss her. She wanted him to drag her hand across and pull her over. It didn't matter where. Her mouth, her neck, her cheek. Her skin was empty for it, waiting.
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I think it's a mistake to think, 'Am I going to write a young adult book, or do I desperately want to write a book for adults?' I think the better ambition is to try to write someone's favorite book, because those categorizations of adult, young adult, become kind of superfluous.
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I could introduce myself properly, but it's not really necessary. You will know me well enough and soon enough, depending on a diverse range of variables. It suffices to say that at some point in time, I will be standing over you, as genially as possible. Your soul will be in my arms. A color will be perched on my shoulder. I will carry you gently away.
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