A lot of people, when they think about writers, probably imagine people wasting time in cafés, drinking a lot and smoking too many cigarettes, and working when the inspiration — whatever that is — seizes them. But writing is rigorous. Writing, for me at least, takes a lot of concentrated work and effort. It takes dedication and the willingness to do the work even when that feeling of inspiration isn’t there at all.

Karl Iagnemma (b. 1972) American writer and research scientist

“The Dual Life of Karl Iagnemma,” Interview, NOVA (PBS) (1 Sep 2006)
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