Rewrites

/ˌriːˈraɪts/ verb

Definition

Writes something again or differently, making changes to improve it or tell it another way.

Etymology

From the prefix 're-' (again) plus 'writes.' A modern combination that became common as writing and editing became more important professions.

Kelly Says

Most professional writers rewrite constantly—Ernest Hemingway rewrote the ending of 'A Farewell to Arms' 47 times. Rewriting isn't failure; it's how good writing actually happens.

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