Quote by Gore Vidal on Writing Process and Rewriting

„I am an obsessive rewriter, doing one draft and then another and another, usually five. In a way, I have nothing to say, but a great deal to add.“

Gore VidalGore Vidal describes his obsessive writing style: multiple drafts and adding a lot despite not having an initial message.
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Gore Vidal was an American writer, screenwriter, and intellectual known for his sharp style and political essays.

Quote by Gore Vidal about his writing process and the importance of rewriting.


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Gore Vidal quote about writing, rewriting, and the creative process

Gore Vidal (1925–2012) was a versatile American writer and intellectual who produced novels, essays, screenplays, and plays. He was known for his critical stance on American politics and society as well as his engagement in social and political debates.

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