Books Quote by Patrick deWitt
“A lot of authors, judging by their list, will put anything out that they finish... That's the worst model I've heard of in my life. It's just idiotic. Why wouldn't you just wait for the good ones?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast interview, 2022
Criticizes low-quality output from authors who publish anything finished, calling it idiotic and urging patience for better work.
In simple terms: Publishing anything finished leads to poor quality.
Key Takeaway
Demand higher standards before publishing.
Themes
quality
patience
creativity
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
advice
commentary
When to use this quote
- publishing decisions
- reading choices
- writing workshops
- editorial review
Key Concepts
literary criticism
authorial standards
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards define “good enough” for you?
- How can you support emerging authors?
A Different Perspective
Not all rushed work is worthless; some breakthroughs happen quickly.
