Books Quote by Sloane Crosley
“The truth is, I wrote a novel when I was 23. It's hideously bad. Truly rotten.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: My First Novel, Sloane Crosley, 2014
Admitting early work is poor demonstrates humility and the value of honest self‑assessment.
In simple terms: Early work can be bad; honesty helps growth.
Accept flaws to improve future writing.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- draft revisions
- peer review
- personal journals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons did you learn from your early writing?
- How can you balance honesty with encouragement?
Being too harsh may discourage continued effort.