Send it to someone who can publish it. And if they won't…
“Send it to someone who can publish it. And if they won't publish it, send it to someone else who can publish it! And keep sending it! Of course, if no one will publish it, at that point you might want to think about doing something other than writing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Persistently seek publication by repeatedly approaching different publishers; if none accept, consider alternative paths beyond writing.
In simple terms: Keep trying to publish; if blocked, explore other options.
Never give up; adapt when needed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- author submissions
- self‑publishing
- career change
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How many rejections are tolerable?
- What alternative careers appeal to you?
Continuous rejection can be demoralizing.