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“I may have written this before, but I may not have written it as well, so I’ll write it again.” quote by Jarod Kintz
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““I may have written this before, but I may not have written it as well, so I’ll write it again.””

Jarod Kintz

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Source Interview: Creative Writing Process, Jarod Kintz, 2019

Recognizing that earlier attempts may be imperfect, prompting a rewrite for clarity or improvement.

In simple terms: Rewrite when earlier work isn’t satisfactory.

Key Takeaway

Revise to improve expression.

Themes

writing self‑improvement perfectionism

Mood

reflective determined

Type

creative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • blog posts
  • novel chapters
  • marketing copy

Key Concepts

drafting revision creative iteration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What part of your work needs a fresh perspective?
  • How many drafts are enough?
A Different Perspective

Risk of endless revisions delaying completion.

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