Best Quote by E. B. White
“The best writing is rewriting.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Elements of Style, 1959
Writing improves through revision; the first draft is only a starting point.
In simple terms: Good writing needs rewriting.
Key Takeaway
Revise to sharpen ideas.
Themes
writing
revision
craft
improvement
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- author drafts
- academic papers
- marketing copy
- novel drafts
- blog posts
Key Concepts
editing
iteration
clarity
Questions to Reflect On
- What part of your work resists revision?
- How can you schedule regular rewrites?
A Different Perspective
Revision can be time‑consuming and may stall progress.
