Advice-for-writers Quote by John Searles
““Someone should take a vacuum cleaner to his sentences.””
About This Quote
Sentences are messy and need cleaning, like using a vacuum cleaner to remove clutter.
In simple terms: Sentences need cleaning.
Edit ruthlessly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic papers
- blog posts
- novel drafts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of your writing are essential?
- When is rawness valuable?
Over‑editing can strip voice.