Filling Quote by Joan Didion
“My writing is a process of rewriting, of going back and changing and filling in. in the rewriting process you discover what's going on, and you go back and bring it up to that point.”
About This Quote
Rewriting is a discovery process that reveals deeper meaning.
In simple terms: Rewriting uncovers hidden truths.
Embrace iterative revision.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- journalism
- scriptwriting
- research papers
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rewriting change your perspective?
- When is it time to stop revising?
Too many revisions can stall completion.