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“I number my drafts, and by the time a book is done, I'll have 75 or 80 drafts of some sections.” quote by Jennifer Egan
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“I number my drafts, and by the time a book is done, I'll have 75 or 80 drafts of some sections.”

Jennifer Egan

About This Quote

Drafting extensively, with many revisions, refines ideas into polished work.

In simple terms: Many drafts improve the final piece.

Key Takeaway

Iterate heavily to refine.

Themes

revision perseverance craftsmanship writing process

Mood

determined reflective

Type

practical motivational

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • academic papers
  • marketing copy

Key Concepts

editing creative development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How many drafts do you need?
  • When do you know it's finished?
A Different Perspective

Too many drafts can stall progress.

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