Advice Quote by David Levithan
“My main piece of advice would be dont worry about being published - just write a really good book, but also dont be afraid to write a bad book. Give yourself permission to fail, and dont be afraid.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Writer's Journey, 2015
Focus on creating quality work; publishing is secondary, and embracing failure fuels growth.
In simple terms: Write well, fear not publishing, accept failure.
Write well, accept failure, and keep improving.
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When to use this quote
- authoring
- drafting
- publishing
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What bad book could you write today?
- How does failure improve your craft?
Fear of failure can stifle experimentation.