Away Quote by David Leavitt
“It was an instinct to put the world in order that powered her mending split infinitives and snipping off dangling participles, smoothing away the knots and bumps until the prose before her took on a sheen, like perfect caramel.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Language of Cranes by David Leavitt, 1990
She feels compelled to perfect language, correcting grammar to achieve smooth, polished prose.
In simple terms: She loves fixing writing flaws to make it flawless.
Key Takeaway
Embrace editing as a creative act.
Themes
editing
perfection
language
creativity
Mood
focused
determined
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- academic papers
- personal journaling
- editing software
Key Concepts
grammar
aesthetic
craftsmanship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fixing grammar affect meaning?
- When is imperfection valuable?
A Different Perspective
Over‑editing can stifle authentic voice.
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