Books Quote by David Sedaris
“You really burden the reader if you put things in but, "Oh, it's not interesting, but I'll put it in anyway." Then the reader's going to think, like, "Mmm... no thanks." So the thing is to cut all that stuff out before its published.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Writing advice, 2015
Unnecessary content burdens readers; editors should remove it before publication.
In simple terms: Remove fluff to respect readers.
Key Takeaway
Edit ruthlessly.
Themes
editing
readers
clarity
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
literary
instructional
When to use this quote
- manuscript revision
- publishing
- self‑editing
- content strategy
Key Concepts
conciseness
authorial discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the balance between detail and brevity?
- How does editing shape reader experience?
A Different Perspective
Over‑editing may strip voice.
