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“He said you should write about 75 lines every day. You know, Pound was a great one for laying down the law about how you did anything.” quote by W. S. Merwin
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“He said you should write about 75 lines every day. You know, Pound was a great one for laying down the law about how you did anything.”

W. S. Merwin

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

Writing regularly, about 75 lines daily, builds discipline and craft.

In simple terms: Write daily to improve.

Key Takeaway

Commit to a daily writing habit.

Themes

creativity discipline habit productivity

Mood

focused inspired

Type

practical motivational

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • poetry practice
  • journalism

Key Concepts

Writing routine creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How many lines feel sustainable for you?
  • What topics will you explore daily?
A Different Perspective

Quantity may compromise quality without reflection.

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