Best sellers Quote by Lisa Alther
“It had been fourteen years and I hadn't had anything published. I had 250 rejection slips. I got my first novel published and it was called Kinflicks. It turned out to be a best seller.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, “From Rejection to Bestseller” with Lisa Alther, 1995
After many rejections, the author finally published a novel that became a bestseller, showing perseverance can lead to success.
In simple terms: Persistence can turn repeated failure into triumph.
Key Takeaway
Keep submitting despite setbacks.
Themes
perseverance
writing
success
resilience
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- author pitch
- agent meetings
- self‑publishing
- marketing strategies
Key Concepts
literary career
creative persistence
market acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What kept you motivated?
- How do you handle new rejections after success?
A Different Perspective
Even with persistence, market trends may still reject work.
