Computer Quote by Kent Haruf
“After finishing the first draft, I work for as long as it takes (for two or three weeks, most often) to rework that first draft on a computer. Usually that involves expansion: filling in and adding to, but trying not to lose the spontaneous, direct sound. I use that first draft as a touchstone to make sure everything else in that section has the same sound, the same tone and impression of spontaneity.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk, 2015
The author revises drafts extensively, expanding while preserving a spontaneous, direct tone, using the first draft as a tonal benchmark.
In simple terms: Revise drafts to keep original voice.
Key Takeaway
Maintain authenticity through careful editing.
Themes
writing process
authenticity
revision
Mood
reflective
creative
Type
literary
instructional
When to use this quote
- Novel writing
- screenwriting
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Narrative voice
drafting technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when revision is enough?
- What methods keep voice alive?
A Different Perspective
Too much editing may strip spontaneity.
