Book Quote by Philip Roth
“When I have a first draft, I have a floor under my feet that I can walk on. Then, especially with the help of the computer, rewriting is so easy to do with the computer, much easier than it used to be with the typewriter. So the books go through numerous drafts.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1995
A first draft provides a stable base, and digital tools make subsequent revisions far easier than with typewriters.
In simple terms: Drafts are easier to improve with computers.
Key Takeaway
Embrace drafting and use technology to refine work.
Themes
writing
revision
technology
process
Mood
productive
reflective
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- academic papers
- screenwriting
- blog posts
Key Concepts
drafting
digital editing
iteration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology change your revision habits?
- What benefits does a stable draft give you?
A Different Perspective
Digital tools can still’t replace deep creative thinking.
