Computers Quote by Margaret Atwood
“Being edited is like falling face down into a threshing machine.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process, 2020
Being edited feels crushing, like being flattened by a machine, highlighting vulnerability in creative work.
In simple terms: Editing can feel crushing.
Key Takeaway
Accept vulnerability in revision.
Themes
creativity
vulnerability
editing
Mood
introspective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- self‑editing
- peer review
Key Concepts
authorial control
psychological impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect your voice during editing?
- What strategies soften the impact of critique?
