As difficult as it is for a writer to find a publisher-admittedly a daunting task-it is twice as difficult for a publisher to sort through the chaff, select the wheat, and profitably publish a worthy list. — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Publishing is no longer simply a matter of picking worthy manuscripts and putting them on offer. It is now as important to market books properly, to work with the bookstore chains to getterms, co-op advertising, and the like. The difficulty… — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
“Critics are eager to discover a new voice. For some reason they're just as eager to be disappointed by a second novel.” — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Just like a spider with a line of silk! Did you ever see them throw themselves out into space to weave? They're taking a… — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
As long as you believe in yourself and your own vision, you have something. When you give up that, you are personally bankrupt. — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
“Sammy’s so confused he don’t know whether to scratch his watch or wind his butt. -Steel Magnolias” — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
The secret to true happiness is low expectations and insensitivity. — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
As difficult as it is for a writer to find a publisher-admittedly a daunting task-it is twice as difficult for a publisher to sort… — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
The secret to true happiness is a combination of low expectations and insensitivity. — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Publishing is no longer simply a matter of picking worthy manuscripts and putting them on offer. It is now as important to market books… — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
Everyone has different problems, but everyone has some kind of problem. — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
It was considered very bad form to wish authors on their birthdays 'many happy returns. — Olivia Goldsmith Copy Share Image
