If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it

Elmore Leonard
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If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it. And over and over again. This is a statement made by one of my favorite authors, Stephen King. The reason this quote is so powerful is because it draws attention to the fact that good writing is a craft. It can’t just happen by itself, instead, you have to work at it.

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