Quote by John Updike

Each morning my characters greet me with misty faces willing, though chilled, to muster for another day's progress through the dazzling quicksand the marsh of blank paper.

Each morning my characters greet me with misty faces willing

Summary

In this quote, the author describes the daily encounter with their fictional characters as they embark on the writing process. The characters are portrayed as ethereal and somewhat enigmatic, with "misty faces," symbolizing the uncertainty and unpredictability of their personalities. Although the task of writing can often be challenging and daunting, the characters seem eager to face the obstacles together with determination. The phrase "dazzling quicksand" and "marsh of blank paper" highlights both the allure and ambiguity of the creative process, emphasizing the simultaneous excitement and struggle inherent in bringing characters to life.

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