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“When you are a writer, the assist-to-turnover ratio... there are a lot more turnovers than assists.” quote by Jeff Baena
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“When you are a writer, the assist-to-turnover ratio... there are a lot more turnovers than assists.”

Jeff Baena

About This Quote

Writing involves many revisions and setbacks, with more failures than successes, highlighting the difficulty of the craft.

In simple terms: Writing has many setbacks and few successes.

Key Takeaway

Expect and and keep revising.

Themes

writing challenge perseverance

Mood

determined realistic

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • drafting
  • editing
  • publishing
  • creative blocks

Key Concepts

Creative process productivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle creative setbacks?
  • What strategies improve revision efficiency?
A Different Perspective

May discourage beginners.

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