Passion has nothing to do with it. I’m a perfectionist, and it’s easier to get 5 words exactly right and in the right order than 5,000. Similarly, when editing, it’s easier to make sure 20 words are exactly right and in the right order than 2,000.
"Minimalism, Thy Name is Benjamin C. Krause," interview by Rumjhum Biswas on Every Day Fiction