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“Writers would submit scripts to me, and if I liked one well enough to submit to magazine editors, I had the know-how whether the story was good or bad.” quote by Julius Schwartz
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“Writers would submit scripts to me, and if I liked one well enough to submit to magazine editors, I had the know-how whether the story was good or bad.”

Julius Schwartz

About This Quote

Source Interview: Comic Book Editors, 1970s

He could judge a story's quality and know if it was ready for publication.

In simple terms: He knew when a script was good enough for magazines.

Key Takeaway

Trust your instincts on quality.

Themes

judgment creativity publishing

Mood

confident analytical

Type

advice insightful

When to use this quote

  • magazine submission
  • script pitching
  • editor meetings

Key Concepts

story assessment editorial intuition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal taste with audience expectations?
  • What criteria define a story's readiness?
A Different Perspective

May overlook market trends.

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