Actually Quote by Jack Vance
“So I'll write it, and then I'll find out that I actually wrote something that is utterly useless. You can't use it in the story and it doesn't fit. So I just throw it away. I've done that countless times.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process, 1975
Writers often discard ideas that don’t fit, a normal part of creation.
In simple terms: Useless drafts are thrown away.
Key Takeaway
Accept and discard what doesn’t serve the story.
Themes
writing
creativity
editing
process
Mood
practical
reflective
Type
creative
professional
When to use this quote
- drafting
- storyboarding
- peer review
Key Concepts
literature
self‑criticism
productivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what to keep?
- What criteria guide your edits?
A Different Perspective
Discarding can waste time if not managed.
