Amanda Gorman Quote - To hone my voice, I read everything, from books to cereal boxes, three times: once for fun, the second time to learn something new about the writing craft, and the third time was to improve that piece.

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To hone my voice, I read everything, from books to cereal boxes, three times: once for fun, the second time to learn something new about the writing craft, and the third time was to improve that piece.

"To hone my voice, I read everything, from books to cereal boxes, three times: once for fun, the second time to learn something new about the writing craft, and the third time was to improve that piece."

— Amanda Gorman

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Author: Amanda Gorman
Category: Books
Tags: Books Curious Improvement Learning Myself

Meaning of this quote

Repeated reading can serve enjoyment, craft and revision.

Key takeaway: Read once for pleasure and again for learning.

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Attributed author: Amanda Gorman

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