Auction Quote by Molly Yeh
“There were a lot of publishers that I loved, so the book went to auction. An auction is where you sit nervously by your phone and eat potato chips for two days waiting for your agent to text you numbers of the highest bid for each round. I ultimately went with Dervla Kelly at Rodale Books.”
About This Quote
Source Blog Post: “The Auction of My Book”, 2019
The author recounts the stressful experience of a book auction, highlighting anxiety, waiting, and the eventual decision to work with a specific publisher.
In simple terms: Describes the tension and waiting during a book auction.
Key Takeaway
Stay patient and trust your instincts in negotiations.
Themes
publishing
anxiety
decision‑making
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
professional
personal
When to use this quote
- book launch
- contract negotiation
- agent communication
- career planning
Key Concepts
market dynamics
author‑publisher relations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you manage stress in high‑stakes negotiations?
- What factors should outweigh the highest bid?
A Different Perspective
Auction outcomes can be unpredictable and may not reflect true market value.
