It is by all odds the loftiest of cities. It even managed to reach the highest point in the sky at the lowest moment of the depression.
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The best writing is rewriting.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Revising and editing are essential parts of the writing process.
E. B. White's quote underscores the importance of rewriting in the craft of writing. It suggests that the initial draft is rarely perfect and that great writing often emerges through careful revision, where ideas are refined and improved upon, ultimately leading to clearer and more impactful communication.
Themes
WritingRewritingRevisionEditingImprovement
In practice
Example use cases
A writing workshop where participants are encouraged to share their drafts and focus on rewriting.
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