Balls Quote by Neil Simon
“Rewriting is when writing really gets to be fun. . . . In baseball you only get three swings and you're out. In rewriting, you get almost as many swings as you want and you know, sooner or later, you'll hit the ball.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk on Writing, 1992
Rewriting offers unlimited chances to improve, unlike the fixed limits of a first draft.
In simple terms: Rewriting lets you try many times.
Key Takeaway
Embrace revision as a learning process.
Themes
creativity
revision
perseverance
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- drafting
- editing
- creative projects
- academic papers
- novel writing
Key Concepts
writing process
iteration
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How many revisions are enough?
- Do you fear finishing?
A Different Perspective
Too many revisions can cause indecision or perfectionism.
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