“[The Great Gatsby] is a tour de force of revision. So much so that critics, who rarely mention the edit of a… — Susan Bell Copy Share Image
“The old nut goes, 'Write what you know,' but often a writer is clearer about what he doesn't know and must learn about.” — Susan Bell Copy Share Image
“[The Great Gatsby] is a tour de force of revision. So much so that critics, who rarely mention the edit of a book, commented… — Susan Bell Copy Share Image
“There is a saying: Genius is perseverance. While genius does not consist entirely of editing, without editing it's pretty useless.” — Susan Bell Copy Share Image
“An editor doesn't just read, he reads well , and reading well is a creative, powerful act. The ancients knew this and it frightened… — Susan Bell Copy Share Image
