Advice Quote by Jerry Pournelle
“And that's another piece of advice I'll give junior writers; when you get to the point where they take you to lunch, let the editor suggest where to go.”
About This Quote
Advice to writers: let editors guide social choices, implying trust in editorial insight.
In simple terms: Trust editors to suggest venues.
Follow editorial guidance for growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- publishing
- career advancement
- creative decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you assert your own vision?
- How to balance editor input and personal style?
Editors may have limited perspective.