Because Quote by Carol Windley
“I can get really obsessive. I like writing many drafts, and I try not to because it is very time-consuming, especially when you're working on a novel. But I do like to take a story and reorder it, put things in different places. This allows me to see things in a new and sometimes surprising way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author discussion, 2015
Obsessive drafting can hinder progress, but rearranging drafts reveals fresh insights.
In simple terms: Drafting obsessively wastes time; reorganizing helps.
Key Takeaway
Balance drafting with editing.
Themes
creativity
process
revision
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- academic papers
Key Concepts
Narrative structure
cognitive flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you limit drafts while preserving insight?
- When does reordering become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Reordering may still miss core issues.
