If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.

Elmore Leonard
If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.
If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.
If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.
If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.
About This Quote

If you've ever written a paper and then rewrote it, you know that the process of rewriting can be frustrating. You start out with a basic idea or story and then as you go along, it becomes more and more detailed and complex. It's as if you're writing two different stories. This is why I turn to my favorite tool, Microsoft Word. If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.

Source: Elmore Leonards 10 Rules Of Writing

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