"There's a practical problem about time and energy, and a more subtle problem of what it does to a writer's head, to continually analyze why they write, where it all comes from, where it's going to"
- Kazuo Ishiguro
About this Quote
Kazuo Ishiguro is describing the troubles of being an author. On the practical side, there is the issue of time and energy. Writing is a time-consuming and frequently exhausting procedure. On a more subtle level, there is the issue of continuously evaluating why one writes, where the ideas come from, and where the writing is going. This can be mentally difficult, as it needs an author to constantly assess their work and their motivations. It can be hard to remain focused and motivated when constantly questioning one's own writing. Ishiguro is highlighting the obstacles of being an author, and the importance of finding a balance in between practical and psychological considerations.
This quote is written / told by Kazuo Ishiguro somewhere between November 8, 1954 and today. He/she was a famous Author from Japan.
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