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“Write every day, just to keep in the habit, and remember that whatever you have written is neither as good nor as bad as you think it is. Just keep going, and tell yourself that you will fix it later.” quote by Jane Smiley
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“Write every day, just to keep in the habit, and remember that whatever you have written is neither as good nor as bad as you think it is. Just keep going, and tell yourself that you will fix it later.”

Jane Smiley

About This Quote

Source Interview: Jane Smiley interview, 2018

Consistent writing builds habit; quality improves with time and patience.

In simple terms: Write daily to improve.

Key Takeaway

Keep writing, refine later.

Themes

writing habit self‑improvement

Mood

encouraging practical

Type

advisory motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily journaling
  • draft revisions
  • writing workshops

Key Concepts

creative process discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does habit affect creativity?
  • When do you edit?
A Different Perspective

May encourage complacency in early drafts.

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