Books Quote by Rachel Aaron
““do NOT go pulling things you like out of your novel because some forum person told you your idea "won't sell.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Q&A, 2015
Creative work should not be altered solely due to others’ market predictions.
In simple terms: Ignore unsolicited sell‑ability advice.
Key Takeaway
Trust your own vision.
Themes
creativity
authenticity
market pressure
Mood
determined
defiant
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- pitching to agents
- self‑publishing
Key Concepts
artistic integrity
self‑confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value your own instincts over external opinions?
- How can you test an idea’s worth without bias?
A Different Perspective
Market trends can shift, making some ideas later valuable.
![“I told you that my idea was great." "They usually are." "Holy [crap]. Did you just admit that?" "Maybe I did." "Uh-huh, you've always known my ideas hit a ten." "On a scale of 1 to 100, yes." "Ha.Ha. Guess what.Got another idea." "Does it involve eggs?" "It doesn't involve eggs." "It doesn't?"…” quote by J. Lynn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dee/j-lynn-1047_avery_i-told-you-that-my-idea-was-great-they-u_3095748.jpg)
![“I met [my editor] in a bar where alcoholic beverages are served and I bought her one and I told her the idea. And she said that she liked it very much, which embarrassed me because I thought it meant that she was a lightweight and that in the morning, as so many women say to so many men, what…” quote by Daniel Handler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac0/daniel-handler-1043_alcoholics_i-met-my-editor-in-a-bar-where-alcoholic_2914123.jpg)
