Book Quote by Kresley Cole
“My toughest criticism usually comes from myself. As my editor can attest to, I'm never done tweaking a book until the production department has to rip it from my hands!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2019, Kresley Cole discussing editing process
The author admits that self‑criticism drives endless revisions, often requiring external intervention to stop over‑editing.
In simple terms: Self‑criticism leads to endless tweaking.
Key Takeaway
Set limits on revisions.
Themes
self‑criticism
editing
perfectionism
Mood
analytical
determined
Type
creative
professional
When to use this quote
- writing drafts
- editing workshops
- publishing timelines
- creative burnout
Key Concepts
Creative process
authorial control
Questions to Reflect On
- When does editing become counterproductive?
- How to balance quality and completion?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stall progress.
