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“Generally, if you preface an interview request with, 'I'm an author writing a book,' for some reason, that seems to open a lot of doors.” quote by James Rollins
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“Generally, if you preface an interview request with, 'I'm an author writing a book,' for some reason, that seems to open a lot of doors.”

James Rollins

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Source Advice: Writing and networking tip, 2018

Identifying oneself as an author when requesting interviews opens doors and facilitates connections.

In simple terms: Calling yourself an author helps get interviews.

Key Takeaway

Leverage author identity to access opportunities.

Themes

networking authorship career development communication

Mood

pragmatic encouraging

Type

professional advice

When to use this quote

  • media outreach
  • conference networking
  • book promotion

Key Concepts

personal branding strategic positioning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you authentically present your author role?
  • What other identifiers could you use?
A Different Perspective

May be seen as self‑promotional, causing resistance.

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