Amazed Quote by Kate DiCamillo
“The funny thing is, when I've gone through the relentless editing process, my editor and I are amazed the Mercy Watson books still make us laugh. The same jokes that made us laugh the first time around still make us laugh in the 16th rendition.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk on Mercy Watson Series, 2015
Consistent humor endures through extensive revisions, showing that genuine wit remains fresh across many editions.
In simple terms: Good jokes stay funny even after many edits.
Key Takeaway
Value timeless humor in storytelling.
Themes
writing
humor
creativity
Mood
lighthearted
playful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- book clubs
- publishing meetings
Key Concepts
consistency
audience engagement
editing process
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a joke timeless?
- How do you keep humor fresh?
A Different Perspective
Humor may not translate across cultures.
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![“[He] had the soul of a poet, and because of this, he liked very much to consider questions that had no answers.” quote by Kate DiCamillo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/972/kate-dicamillo-599_answers_he-had-the-soul-of-a-poet-and-because-of_48829.jpg)
