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“The thing about how that process works is that it's more about the editing and time for judging the ideas. Most pieces I publish each week have been around for months. This is a response to the beginning of the strip, when I was making them so quickly. I would just conceive a piece, finish it, and…” quote by Paul Madonna
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“The thing about how that process works is that it's more about the editing and time for judging the ideas. Most pieces I publish each week have been around for months. This is a response to the beginning of the strip, when I was making them so quickly. I would just conceive a piece, finish it, and then the next day see it in the paper. That was when I was doing dailies four days a week.”

Paul Madonna

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote emphasizes that editing and time for judging ideas are more important than rapid creation; quality comes from refinement over months.

In simple terms: Good work needs editing and time, not speed.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize revision over speed.

Themes

creativity process editing

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice process

When to use this quote

  • comic strip production
  • weekly publishing
  • creative workflow

Key Concepts

Iterative development quality control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does editing improve your work?
  • What time do you need for ideas?
A Different Perspective

Speed may sacrifice depth and nuance.

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