Agents Quote by Jodi Picoult
“You need to learn to write on demand, and to get critiqued without flinching. When someone can rip your work to shreds without it feeling as though your arm has been hacked off, you're ready to send your novel off to an agent.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writer's Craft Podcast, 2020
Develop resilience to critique and produce on demand.
In simple terms: Write often and accept harsh feedback.
Key Takeaway
Embrace critique to improve.
Themes
creativity
resilience
professionalism
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
practical
motivational
When to use this quote
- freelance writing
- publishing
- workshops
Key Concepts
growth mindset
feedback loops
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle negative feedback?
- What routine helps you write regularly?
A Different Perspective
Critique can be discouraging.
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