Add Things Quote by Haruki Murakami
““I add things, cross them off, then add a whole other bunch and cross them off, too.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The Art of Writing,” 2015
The creative process involves adding ideas, discarding them, and repeatedly revising.
In simple terms: Writing is a cycle of adding and removing ideas.
Iterate relentlessly, refine your work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- drafting
- editing
- brainstorming
- project management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it time to stop revising?
- How do you decide what to keep?
Too much iteration can stall progress.