I have seldom written a story, long or short, that I did…
“I have seldom written a story, long or short, that I did not have to write and rewrite. There are single stories of mine that have taken me ten or twelve years to get written.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author repeatedly rewrites stories, sometimes over many years, indicating a relentless pursuit of perfection.
In simple terms: Repeated rewrites over years.
Key Takeaway
Persist through revision.
Themes
writing
perfectionism
creativity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- short stories
- editing
- publishing
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How many drafts are enough?
- When to accept imperfection?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stall progress.