Assumption Quote by Sue Tompkins
“When I go into the editing process, I re-look at the original intuitive thoughts and then it becomes the written performance or text work. Because they look quite big there's this assumption that there isn't much editing, but that's a huge part of it.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: The Book of Disquiet, 2015
Editing revisits original intuition, transforming raw ideas into refined text, emphasizing the essential role of revision.
In simple terms: Editing reshapes raw ideas into polished work.
Key Takeaway
Value the editing process.
Themes
creativity
revision
intuition
craftsmanship
Mood
thoughtful
instructive
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- literature
- education
Key Concepts
writing
artistic development
publication
Questions to Reflect On
- How does revision change your original vision?
- What editing techniques improve clarity?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue spontaneous creation.
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