Good writers Quote by Anne Lamott
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““All good writers write [terrible first drafts.] This is how they end up with good second drafts and terrific third drafts. . . I know some very great writers, writers you love who write beautifully and have made a great deal of money, and not one of them sits down routinely feeling wildly enthusiastic and confident. Not one of them writes elegant first drafts. All right, one of them does, but we do not like her very much. We do not think that she has a rich inner life or that God likes her or can even stand her. (Although when I mentioned this to my priest friend Tom, he said you can safely assume you've created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, 1994
Writing improves through iterative drafts; initial attempts are often rough, and refinement yields quality work.
In simple terms: Good writing comes from revising messy first drafts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace messy drafts and revise.
Themes
writing
creativity
process
perseverance
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- blog posts
- academic papers
- screenplays
- personal journals
Key Concepts
drafting
revision
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make revision a habit?
- What supports help you accept imperfect starts?
A Different Perspective
Not all writers enjoy the process; perfectionism can stall progress.
