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Books arent written - theyre rewritten. Including your own. It is one of the hardest things to accept, especially after
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"Books aren't written - they're rewritten. Including your own. It is one of the hardest things to accept, especially after the seventh rewrite hasn't quite done it"

- Michael Crichton

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This quote by Michael Crichton speaks to the difficulty of the composing process. Composing is a long and strenuous process that requires numerous modifications and rewrites. It can be hard to accept that even after the seventh rewrite, the work might still not be best. This quote encourages writers to keep going and to not quit, even when the process is challenging. It is necessary to remember that all books, consisting of one's own, are rewritten multiple times before they are prepared for publication. This quote works as a reminder that writing is a process which it requires time and effort to create something of quality. It is necessary to be client and to keep working up until the desired outcome is attained.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Crichton somewhere between October 23, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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