End Quote by Mary H.K. Choi
“I'm just going to write whatever I'm going to write, and whatever shelf or section they end up on at the bookstore is just going to be that, and I'll let the marketing people pull their hair out and worry about it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Publishing Talk, 2020
The author intends to write without concern for market placement, leaving promotion to others.
In simple terms: Write freely, ignore marketing.
Key Takeaway
Focus on authentic creation.
Themes
creativity
authenticity
marketing
Mood
determined
playful
Type
creative
defiant
When to use this quote
- writing
- bookstore placement
- author‑publisher relations
Key Concepts
artistic freedom
industry pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- Will you ever consider market trends?
- How do you handle criticism?
A Different Perspective
Market forces can affect sales regardless of intent.
