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“Good writing is rewriting.” quote by Truman Capote
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“Good writing is rewriting.”

Truman Capote

About This Quote

Source Book: The New Yorker, 1960s (essay)

Writing improves through revision, turning initial drafts into clearer, stronger work.

In simple terms: Writing gets better when you edit.

Key Takeaway

Revise to sharpen your writing.

Themes

writing revision craft

Mood

reflective productive

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • drafting
  • academic papers
  • novel writing
  • blog posts

Key Concepts

editing iteration clarity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What part of your draft needs the most polishing?
  • How can you make editing less daunting?
A Different Perspective

Revision can be time‑consuming and may stall progress.

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