Good Quote by Joyce Carol Oates
“It's not hard to write poorly. But to write something good, it has to be revised.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Advice, 2010
Good writing requires revision; poor writing is easy to produce.
In simple terms: Revision makes writing good.
Revise relentlessly for quality.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- author workshops
- self‑editing
- peer review
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How many drafts does a piece need?
- What revision strategies work best for you?
Revision can be time‑consuming and discouraging.