Book Quote by James Rollins
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Leverage author identity to access opportunities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media outreach
- conference networking
- book promotion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you authentically present your author role?
- What other identifiers could you use?
May be seen as self‑promotional, causing resistance.