Can do Quote by Eran Creevy
“I get ill when I'm writing because I'm so focused on it, and it can take a year or two. Often, I knock out the first draft very quickly. I can do it in five to six weeks. Then, it takes a year of rewriting it and rewriting it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Magazine, Eran Creevy, 2020
Creative work demands intense focus, causing health strain; drafting is fast, revision is slow.
In simple terms: Writing is intense, health suffers; fast draft, slow edit.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize health and schedule revisions.
Themes
creativity
health
process
Mood
reflective
practical
Type
creative
professional
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- academic paper
- screenplay
Key Concepts
writing discipline
project management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect health while writing?
- What revision methods improve efficiency?
A Different Perspective
Fast drafting may compromise quality.
