Application Quote by Rachel Carson
![“[Writing is] largely a matter of application and hard work, or writing and rewriting endlessly until you are satisfied that you have said what you want to say as clearly and simply as possible. For me that usually means many, many revisions.” quote by Rachel Carson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/99e/rachel-carson-2645_application_writing-is-largely-a-matter-of-applicati_1416364.jpg)
“[Writing is] largely a matter of application and hard work, or writing and rewriting endlessly until you are satisfied that you have said what you want to say as clearly and simply as possible. For me that usually means many, many revisions.”
About This Quote
Effective writing demands repeated revision until ideas are expressed clearly and simply.
In simple terms: Writing needs many revisions.
Key Takeaway
Revise relentlessly for clarity.
Themes
writing
clarity
discipline
Mood
determined
thoughtful
Type
instructional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic papers
- books
- blog posts
Key Concepts
editing
iteration
communication skills
Questions to Reflect On
- How many drafts are enough?
- What criteria define clarity for you?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism may stall progress.
![“The only thing I might have noticed [and this is pretty anecdotal] is that there is some tendency to need to be taught that 'writing is rewriting' - maybe more of a sense than was pervasive 10 years ago that the first or second pass of a story is sufficient. That is an idea that is easily…” quote by George Saunders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/249/george-saunders-317_blogging_the-only-thing-i-might-have-noticed-and_2019915.jpg)
