I think kids abandon stories all the time. They start…
“I think kids abandon stories all the time. They start stories and get frustrated or get a different, better idea. I think that it is more worthwhile to stick with a story and revise it and try to finish it than abandon ship. Revisions, for any writer, are the name of the game.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Persist with a story despite frustration, revising and completing it rather than abandoning it.
In simple terms: Finish what you start.
Commit to revising and completing narratives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- authoring
- school projects
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it okay to quit?
- How do revisions improve a story?
Abandoning can sometimes be a healthy reset.