“This is how you do it: you sit down at the keyboard and you put one word after another until it’s done. It’s that easy, and that hard.”
— Neil Gaiman
Simplified Meaning:
When you want to write something, the way to do it is simple: you sit down, start typing, and keep adding words one by one until you finish. This process is both straightforward and challenging because while it sounds easy, it takes a lot of effort and persistence. Think about a long walk. You take one step after another, and eventually, you cover a great distance. The task itself isn't complicated, but it can feel tough to keep going, especially when you're tired or facing obstacles. In writing, as in many things in life, you achieve your goal by staying focused and moving forward, even when it’s difficult. This advice can be applied to any big task or goal: break it down into small, manageable steps and keep going until you reach the end.