Lot Quote by Jeff Baena
“When you are a writer, the assist-to-turnover ratio... there are a lot more turnovers than assists.”
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.
Expect and and keep revising.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- drafting
- editing
- publishing
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle creative setbacks?
- What strategies improve revision efficiency?
May discourage beginners.