Books Quote by David Eddings
“I wrote a novel for my degree, and I'm very happy I didn't submit that to a publisher. I sympathize with my professors who had to read it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Personal reflection on academic writing, 1990s
The author humorously admits that the novel written for a degree was better left unpublished, sparing professors the burden of reading it.
In simple terms: I’m glad I didn’t publish my school novel.
Key Takeaway
Avoid publishing work you know is subpar.
Themes
humor
self‑critique
academic life
Mood
amused
reflective
Type
anecdotal
self‑reflective
When to use this quote
- college coursework
- writing workshops
- peer review
- career decisions
Key Concepts
self‑awareness
quality control
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards do you set before sharing work?
- How can you turn a private project into a learning tool?
A Different Perspective
Even if unpublished, the effort still builds skill.
