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#editing

Read through the most famous quotes by topic #editing




I quickly realized that I enjoyed editing more than writing. I felt more suited to it and it fit my nurturing personality. I had lots of ideas and a strong sense of structure, and I enjoyed working with talented writers, relishing the give-and-take in making their work better.


Lynn Povich


#change

I wish my life were a movie and I could take it into the editing room and totally cut this part out. And some other parts. Some other parts definitely need to be cut.


Susane Colasanti


#life #regret #experience

I have always believed in the principle that immediate survival is more important than long-term survival.


Jack McClelland


#publishing #survival #writing #imagination

My life needs editing.


Mort Sahl


#editing #life #my life #needs

We never end up with the book we began writing. Characters twist it and turn it until they get the life that is perfect for them. A good writer won't waste their time arguing with the characters they create...It is almost always a waste of time and people tend to stare when you do!


C.K. Webb


#ck-webb #editing #insanity #re-writing #life

Put down everything that comes into your head and then you're a writer. But an author is one who can judge his own stuff's worth, without pity, and destroy most of it." (Casual Chance, 1964)


Colette


#editing #self-criticism #writing #chance

Apparently, my hopes, dreams and aspirations were no match against my poor spelling, punctuation and grammar.


Red Red Rover


#dreams #editing #grammar #hopes #ideas






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