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Editing Quote by Paul Madonna

“The thing about how that process works is that it's more about the editing and time for judging the ideas. Most pieces I publish each week have been around for months. This is a response to the beginning of the strip, when I was making them so quickly. I would just conceive a piece, finish it, and…” quote by Paul Madonna
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“The thing about how that process works is that it's more about the editing and time for judging the ideas. Most pieces I publish each week have been around for months. This is a response to the beginning of the strip, when I was making them so quickly. I would just conceive a piece, finish it, and then the next day see it in the paper. That was when I was doing dailies four days a week.”

Paul Madonna

About This Quote

Source Interview: Comic Strip Creator Paul Madonna on Process, 2023

The quote emphasizes that editing and time for judging ideas are more important than rapid creation; quality comes from refinement over months.

In simple terms: Good work needs editing and time, not speed.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize revision over speed.

Themes

creativity process editing

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice process

When to use this quote

  • comic strip production
  • weekly publishing
  • creative workflow

Key Concepts

Iterative development quality control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does editing improve your work?
  • What time do you need for ideas?
A Different Perspective

Speed may sacrifice depth and nuance.

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