Books Quote by Alex Garland

I wanted to highlight that whole dreadful process in book publishing that 'nothing succeeds like success.'

— Doris Lessing

My first novel was rejected by some of the most eminent publishers in the world. Starting again was a real wrench.

— Wilbur Smith

I never really thought I'd be successful. I never though I'd get books published, but this was something completely beyond me. The fact that…

— Walter Mosley

The reality of the writer's world is that you set yourself up for future disappointment with every success that you deliver because you end…

— Ashwin Sanghi

My novel got published, and I became a paid writer, which was nice, and then it came out, and nobody bought it, so I…

— Tom King

I had written a book. For various reasons, the publishing industry had decided that my book was going to be 'important.' The novel had…

— Akhil Sharma

I sought excitement and, taking chances, I was all ready to fail in order to achieve something large.

— Raymond Loewy

I think when you've had success, publishers and reviewers and readers are willing to let you try something new if you've already proven yourself.…

— Lois Lowry

I had made what I believe was one of the more valuable decisions of my business life. This was to confine all efforts solely…

— Philip Arthur Fisher

I have SO many books I didn't sell. Some my agent rejected outright, others made it all the way to my editor to be…

— Sarah Dessen

I think I was given an opportunity, and I ran with it. I think I've made a lot more of it than anybody thought…

— Baron Corbin

Anyone who has a choice and doesn't choose to write is a fool. The work is hard, the perks are few, the pay is…

— Mary Lee Settle