Been Quote by George R. R. Martin
“I've never been a fast writer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing process, 2018
Writing speed varies; quality matters more than speed.
In simple terms: Fast writing isn’t essential.
Key Takeaway
Focus on craft over pace.
Themes
writing
patience
craftsmanship
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- short story development
- editing phases
Key Concepts
creative process
quality focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you manage expectations for speed?
- What techniques improve your writing quality?
A Different Perspective
Pressure to write quickly can reduce depth.
![“The best writing advice I had was [in] ‘Heinlein’s Rules for Writers’ by (American science fiction author) Robert A. Heinlein. His first rule is that you must write, and I was already doing that, but his second rule is, ‘You must finish what you write,’ and that had a big impact on me.” quote by George R. R. Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14d/george-r-r-martin-2-926_advice_the-best-writing-advice-i-had-was-in-hei_51395.jpg)
