Asked Quote by Candace Bushnell
“I was incredibly determined - I wrote short stories, I wrote the beginnings of novels. I wrote a little children's book and sent it to the editor-in-chief of the children's division of Simon and Schuster and she asked me to write a little children's book for a series she was doing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Publishing Magazine, 2010
Persistent writing and pitching can open unexpected publishing doors.
In simple terms: Keep writing and submitting.
Key Takeaway
Submit work consistently.
Themes
persistence
creativity
opportunity
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- children’s literature
- novel drafting
- agent outreach
Key Concepts
Publishing pipeline
authorial voice
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a pitch stand out?
- How to handle repeated rejections?
A Different Perspective
Rejection is common and can stall momentum.
