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“I draft quickly and then revise, a lot.”

Erin Morgenstern

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Source Interview: The Night Circus Author Talk, 2012

Writing is an iterative process of rapid drafting followed by extensive revision.

In simple terms: Write fast, then edit heavily.

Key Takeaway

Embrace fast drafting, then refine.

Themes

creativity process revision

Mood

practical inspirational

Type

creative instructional

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • academic papers
  • marketing copy

Key Concepts

Writing technique productivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How many drafts do you need?
  • What helps you revise effectively?
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