I always market research my books before I hand them in by…
“I always market research my books before I hand them in by showing them to five or six close friends who I trust to be honest with me, so they are very heavily re-written already.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author seeks early feedback from trusted friends to heavily revise a manuscript before submission, ensuring quality and honesty.
In simple terms: Early trusted feedback leads to thorough revisions before publishing.
Key Takeaway
Use close, honest readers early to improve work.
Themes
writing
feedback
revision
trust
quality
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- manuscript development
- publishing
- creative writing
Key Concepts
peer review
iterative improvement
authorial process
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you trust for honest critique?
- How many revisions are enough?
A Different Perspective
Feedback may be biased or limited in scope.