Garbage Quote by C. J. Cherryh
“It is perfectly okay to write garbage--as long as you edit brilliantly.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Pride of Chanur”, 1982
Rough drafts are acceptable; excellence emerges through diligent editing.
In simple terms: First drafts are messy, editing makes them good.
Edit rigorously to transform ideas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic papers
- novel writing
- blog posts
- script development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much time should you spend editing?
- When is a draft good enough?
Perfectionism may stall progress.