Editors Quote by Garrison Keillor
“We writers don't really think about whether what we write is good or not. It's too much to worry about. We just put the words down, trying to get them right, operating by some inner sense of pitch and proportion, and from time to time, we stick the stuff in an envelope and ship it to an editor.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Writer’s Life, Garrison Keillor, 1998
Writers often trust instinct over analysis, letting drafts flow before rigorous editing.
In simple terms: Writers rely on intuition, then edit later.
Key Takeaway
Embrace raw creation before critique.
Themes
creativity
process
intuition
editing
craft
Mood
playful
thoughtful
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- first drafts
- creative workshops
- self‑assessment
Key Concepts
flow state
drafting
self‑editing
publishing
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you edit as you write or after?
- How does intuition shape your voice?
A Different Perspective
The approach can miss early structural issues.
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