When I was a book editor, I got used to being told that my…
“When I was a book editor, I got used to being told that my tastes were dark or edgy. These are not words that would've occurred to me, but I was told that enough that I have to believe it's true - that I like things that some other people find off-putting or upsetting. My job is to publish stuff that I really, really care about. That might mean that it doesn't sit well with everybody.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He learned to accept that his taste for dark, edgy material was both personal and market‑driven, shaping his publishing choices.
In simple terms: He likes things that many find off‑putting.
Key Takeaway
Stay true to your taste while balancing audience.
Themes
taste
authenticity
publishing
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- book selection
- niche marketing
- personal branding
Key Concepts
dark literature
editorial identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you compromise your taste for sales?
- How to gauge audience tolerance?
A Different Perspective
Niche tastes may limit mainstream success.