About Quote by Patrick Rothfuss
“I'm obsessive. That's the word for me. I obsess - perhaps to the point where it's moderately dysfunctional. I tend to put a book through about 100 revisions. If anything, that's an understatement. If there's another author out there who does this sort of revision, I would really like to meet him. Maybe we could form some sort of support group.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Writer's Journey, 2018
The speaker acknowledges compulsive revision habits, describing them as both a strength and a source of dysfunction.
In simple terms: He revises obsessively, sometimes too much.
Key Takeaway
Balance thoroughness with progress.
Themes
creativity
perfectionism
discipline
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing drafts
- editing cycles
- creative projects
- support groups
Key Concepts
self‑critique
productivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits does perfectionism impose?
- How can you set healthy revision boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive revision can stall completion and cause burnout.
