Completed Quote by Edward Hirsch
“So, the result though is by the time I've got something, it's been worked over so many times that although I do make changes as the end, often by the time I've gotten it, it's pretty much completed.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Writing, 2018
Repeated revisions eventually finish a work, making later changes minor.
In simple terms: Repeated edits finish a piece; later tweaks are small.
Key Takeaway
Embrace early drafting.
Themes
writing
process
revision
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- drafting
- editing
- final review
- publishing
Key Concepts
creative process
iteration
completion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance revision with forward momentum?
- When is a piece ready to stop revising?
A Different Perspective
Early drafts shape final work; over‑editing can stall progress.
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