--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: [I]n the long run it's worthwhile to see…" description: "\"“[I]n the long run it's worthwhile to see the manuscript as a text capable of improvement.”\" — Barbara Sjoholm" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/331/barbara-sjoholm-94847_editing_i-n-the-long-run-it-s-worthwhile-to-see_282757.jpg" --- # \[I\]n the long run it's worthwhile to see the manuscript as… ![“[I]n the long run it's worthwhile to see the manuscript as a text capable of improvement.” quote by Barbara Sjoholm](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/331/barbara-sjoholm-94847_editing_i-n-the-long-run-it-s-worthwhile-to-see_282757.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/331/barbara-sjoholm-94847_editing_i-n-the-long-run-it-s-worthwhile-to-see_282757.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/331/barbara-sjoholm-94847_editing_i-n-the-long-run-it-s-worthwhile-to-see_282757.jpg) > ““\[I\]n the long run it's worthwhile to see the manuscript as a text capable of improvement.”” Barbara Sjoholm ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Viewing a manuscript as improvable encourages ongoing refinement and better final work. **In simple terms:** Treat writing as a work in progress. Key Takeaway Continuously revise and improve. Themes writing editing improvement craft growth Mood reflective motivational practical Type Editing:1 Improvement:1 Long run:0 Manuscript:1 Writing:1 Worthwhile Manuscript:0 Manuscript Text:0 Capable Improvement:1 When to use this quote - author workshops - self‑editing - publishing preparation Key Concepts literature creative process revision cycles quality enhancement Questions to Reflect On - How do you decide when a text is finished? - What feedback loops help you improve? 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