

“I'm writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.”
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“Edit your manuscript until your fingers bleed and you have memorized every last word. Then, when you are certain you are on the verge of insanity...edit one more time!”
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“A real editor isn't just someone you work with; he's your guide.”
― The Rules Do Not Apply
― The Rules Do Not Apply

“Edit your author as you would be edited.”
― An Editor's Guide to Working with Authors
― An Editor's Guide to Working with Authors
“Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of the house in your underwear.”
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