Drafts Quote by George Saunders
“I've found that my first drafts are not so special. But the more I work on them, the better they get. They are more unique and defensible.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Art of Revision", 2015
Initial drafts are rough, but repeated editing makes them distinctive and stronger.
In simple terms: First drafts are rough; editing improves them.
Edit repeatedly for uniqueness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- academic papers
- blog posts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How many drafts do you usually write?
- What makes a draft feel 'defensible'?
Time constraints can limit deep revisions.