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Revise Quotes

Two takes on editing a first draft

This pair of quotes contrasts writing approaches, one built around quick drafting followed by heavy editing passes.

I draft quickly and then revise, a lot.

Quotes by Erin Morgenstern

I don't really revise. I tend to rewrite.

Quotes by Akhil Sharma

Frequently Asked Questions

What writing habit does the first quote describe?
It describes producing a fast first draft and then going back to edit it heavily afterward.
Does the second quote favor traditional editing?
No, it says the speaker tends to start over and rewrite rather than edit line by line.
Are both quotes about the same creative process?
Yes, both concern how a written piece gets reworked after an initial draft is finished.
Do the two quotes agree on one method?
Not exactly, they present two different personal habits rather than a single shared approach.
Who might relate most to this small collection?
Writers curious how others handle the gap between a first draft and a finished piece.

The other admits to skipping traditional editing altogether, preferring to rewrite a piece from scratch instead.