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“The second draft is on yellow paper, that's when I work on characterizations. The third is pink, I work on story motivations. Then blue, that's where I cut, cut, cut.” quote by Jacqueline Susann
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“The second draft is on yellow paper, that's when I work on characterizations. The third is pink, I work on story motivations. Then blue, that's where I cut, cut, cut.”

Jacqueline Susann

About This Quote

The author describes a workflow where each draft stage is color‑coded to focus on different aspects: character, motivation, and editing.

In simple terms: Different draft colors guide specific writing tasks.

Key Takeaway

Use color cues to organize revision phases.

Themes

writing process revision creativity

Mood

focused methodical

Type

instructional creative

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • screenwriting
  • academic papers
  • self‑editing
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

drafting editing story structure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How could you adapt this system for collaborative writing?
  • What other cues could signal revision stages?
A Different Perspective

Color coding may oversimplify complex revisions.

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