The books transported her into new worlds and introduced her to amazing people who lived exciting lives.
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By the time I am nearing the end of a story, the first part will have been reread and altered and corrected at least one hundred and fifty times. I am suspicious of both facility and speed. Good writing is essentially rewriting. I am positive of this.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good writing requires extensive revision and is not accomplished quickly.
Roald Dahl emphasizes the importance of rewriting in the writing process. He suggests that true mastery and quality in writing come not from initial drafts or rapid composition, but from the meticulous effort to refine, alter, and enhance one's work through multiple revisions.
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WritingRevisionQualityCraftProcess
In practice
Example use cases
An aspiring author may use this quote to emphasize the need for revision in their writing workshop.
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