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Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes) Don’t rewrite until it’s all done……

writingWrite freely and as rapidly as possible and throw the whole thing on paper. Never correct or rewrite until the whole thing is down. Rewrite in process is usually found to be an excuse for not going on. It also interferes with flow and rhythm which can only come from a kind of unconscious association with the material.
John Steinbeck

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2 comments on “Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes) Don’t rewrite until it’s all done……”

  1. simonedavy
    September 24, 2013
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    Rewrite and then cut is my motto!

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  2. bridget whelan
    September 26, 2013
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    Good advice!

    Reply

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