Behinds Quote by Arthur Plotnik
“It's no surprise that the droll and (seemingly) all-knowing wizard behind the Chicago Style Q&A puts it all together-entertainingly-for manuscript editors in this real-world guide to job success and survival. The surprise is how urgent it is for every author, client, and boss who works with editors to embrace Carol Fisher Saller's 'subversiveness'-or suffer the next outcome from hell.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Chicago Style Q&A Guide by Carol Fisher Saller, 2020
Editors must adopt a bold, subversive mindset to thrive amid demanding author and client expectations.
In simple terms: Editors need daring attitudes for success.
Key Takeaway
Embrace subversiveness to avoid failure.
Themes
editing
career
power dynamics
communication
adaptability
Mood
determined
critical
pragmatic
Type
advice
professional
strategic
When to use this quote
- manuscript preparation
- client negotiations
- team leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
subversiveness
author-editor relations
professional survival
Questions to Reflect On
- How can editors balance boldness with professionalism?
- What risks arise from challenging norms?
A Different Perspective
Subversiveness may clash with traditional expectations and cause resistance.
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