French revolution Quote by Hilary Mantel
““Of course I have had to rearrange the text a bit— bugger about with it, as Hébert would say.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2018
Rearranging text reflects the writer's craft and willingness to edit for clarity.
In simple terms: Changing text to improve it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace editing.
Themes
writing
craft
revision
authorial voice
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
literary
process
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- academic paper
- blog post
- scriptwriting
Key Concepts
literary theory
editing process
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your revisions?
- How do you balance originality with clarity?
A Different Perspective
Editing can alter original intent.
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