It must be that I am dreaming, and that I shall awaken in a moment to see that awful knife descending toward my heart- kiss me, dear, just once before I lose my dream forever." -Jane-
Edgar Rice BurroughsRead
If you write one story, it may be bad; if you write a hundred, you have the odds in your favor.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing more increases your chances of success and improvement.
This quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs emphasizes the importance of practice and persistence in the creative process. By producing a larger volume of work, a writer increases their chances of creating something worthwhile, as each attempt contributes to learning and skill development.
Themes
WritingPracticeSuccessOddsStories
In practice
Example use cases
During a writing workshop, a mentor can remind their students of this quote to encourage them to write freely and often.
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