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“I don't spend the day writing. I'll maybe write fresh copy for two hours, and then I'll go back and revise some of it and print what I like and then turn it off.” quote by Stephen King
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“I don't spend the day writing. I'll maybe write fresh copy for two hours, and then I'll go back and revise some of it and print what I like and then turn it off.”

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Interview: Writing habits discussion, 2021

Writing in short bursts with revision improves output.

In simple terms: Short, focused writing and editing help.

Key Takeaway

Write, revise, repeat.

Themes

productivity writing process revision

Mood

pragmatic focused

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • novel drafting
  • blog posts
  • content creation

Key Concepts

creative workflow timeboxing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How many hours do you allocate to revision?
  • Can longer sessions yield better ideas?
A Different Perspective

May limit deep, uninterrupted creativity.

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