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Paragraph Quotes About Writing and Discipline

On the discipline of daily writing

These paragraph quotes are about showing up to write Every Day, even when the output is small or the draft still feels rough.

I started writing half a paragraph of a mystery novel, half a paragraph there, and they were terrible.

Quotes by Rabih Alameddine

Write every day even if it is just a paragraph.

Quotes by Michael Connelly

I don't do much rewriting, because each paragraph is very carefully put together.

Quotes by Jayne Anne Phillips

Having imagination it takes you an hour to write a paragraph that if you were unimaginative would take you only a minute.

Quotes by Franklin Pierce Adams

Because Quotes

I never leave a sentence or a paragraph until I'm satisfied with it.

Quotes by Clifford Geertz

I huff and puff and struggle with every sentence, paragraph and page - sometimes every word as well.

Quotes by Aidan Chambers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it enough to write just a little bit each day?
One quote argues yes, encouraging writers to put something down daily even if it amounts to only a small section. The point is consistency, not volume, so a small daily habit still counts as real progress.
Why do some writers avoid heavy rewriting?
One quote explains that avoiding extensive rewrites comes from assembling each paragraph slowly and deliberately the first time around. That careful, unhurried approach reduces how much needs fixing later.
What does it feel like to start a new novel?
One quote admits beginning with only Half a paragraph here and there, describing those early attempts as rough and largely unsuccessful. It's an honest look at how unglamorous the earliest stage of a project can be.
Why can writing a single paragraph sometimes take an hour?
According to one quote, a strong imagination can slow a writer down, since picturing every detail takes longer than someone with a more practical, unimaginative mindset. That extra hour is treated as the cost of a richer creative vision.
What's the value of treating writing as a daily habit rather than waiting for inspiration?
These quotes suggest habit beats inspiration, since showing up consistently, even for a small amount, builds a body of work over time that waiting around never produces.

A couple of writers admit their early attempts were awkward and slow going, a struggle many face Because the first paragraph is often hardest.