Drafts Quote by Lorrie Moore
“Editing is just ongoing. I don't count drafts, or know what would fully constitute a draft. But I try to fix as I go. And there's always more to fix.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Writing Craft, 2010
Writing is a continuous process; drafts are fluid, and improvement is ongoing.
In simple terms: Writing never truly ends.
Embrace iterative editing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- author workshops
- self‑editing
- project development
- peer review
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance polish with momentum?
- When is a draft “good enough”?
Perfectionism can stall progress.