“Once you start rewriting, you're not able to stop. With each draft the fundamental banality and worthlessness of the material becomes more evident even as its vitality and spontaneity are drained from it.”
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Barry N. Malzberg
Barry N. Malzberg, born on July 24, 1939, is an influential American science fiction writer known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical insights. more
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