Courage Quote by Marilyn Hacker
“I started to send my work to journals when I was 26, which was just a question of when I got the courage up. They were mostly journals I had been reading for the previous six or seven years.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1978
She began submitting work to journals after gaining confidence, targeting publications she already read.
In simple terms: Courage and familiarity guided her publishing path.
Key Takeaway
Start submitting to familiar venues.
Themes
creative process
career development
writing
Mood
encouraging
reflective
practical
Type
career
creative
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- submission strategies
- career mentoring
Key Concepts
confidence building
networking
literary journals
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reading influence where you submit?
- What steps build confidence in creative work?
A Different Perspective
Rejection can be discouraging.
