Quote by Ali Smith

You never know if you're a writer. You can't trust it. If you woke up and said, 'I'm a writer,' it would be gone. You wouldn't see anything for miles - even the dust would be running away.

You never know if you're a writer. You can't trust it. If yo

Summary

This quote suggests that being a writer is a constantly shifting and uncertain state of being. It implies that self-identifying as a writer too confidently or forcefully can undermine one's creative inspiration and ability to see things clearly. Instead, the quote suggests that embracing a sense of mystery and humility about one's writing capabilities may be more fruitful and conducive to genuine creative expression.

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