Big fan Quote by Jeannette Walls
“I'm a fairly fast, but sloppy writer, so I'm a big fan of re-writing, and re-writing again.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: The Glass Castle, 2005
Writing quickly but messily leads to frequent revisions, which the writer embraces.
In simple terms: Embrace messy drafts.
Key Takeaway
Iterate often to improve work.
Themes
writing
process
revision
Mood
determined
thoughtful
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic papers
- novel drafting
- blog posts
Key Concepts
creativity
productivity
learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How many drafts are enough?
- When does revision become over‑editing?
A Different Perspective
Excessive rewriting can stall progress.
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