Editor Quote by Piers Anthony
“If every editor turns you down, maybe you should take a second look at your text, however, just in case.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Writing Advice,” 1993
Suggests persistent rejection should prompt self‑review of one’s work, encouraging resilience and improvement.
In simple terms: Rejection means revise and try again.
Key Takeaway
Use setbacks to improve your writing.
Themes
writing
resilience
self‑review
Mood
practical
encouraging
Type
creative
motivational
When to use this quote
- author workshops
- peer feedback
- editing process
Key Concepts
critique
revision
perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle repeated rejections?
- What changes improve your manuscript?
A Different Perspective
May cause over‑editing.
