Quote by Neil Gaiman

Because, if one is writing novels today, concentrating on the beauty of the prose is right up there with concentrating on your semi-colons, for wasted effort.

Because, if one is writing novels today, concentrating on th

Summary

This quote emphasizes that in contemporary writing, focusing solely on the aesthetic beauty of the prose, similar to fixating on punctuation, is a futile endeavor. The implication is that dedicating excessive attention to crafting flawless sentences detracts from the essence and purpose of writing. Instead, the quote suggests that writers should prioritize the meaningful content and substance of their work rather than getting caught up in perfecting the language and style.

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