Books Quote by Ravi Subramanian

The conventional wisdom is that authors get only one chance in this world. If your first novel doesn't sell, publishers and bookstores lose interest,…

— Jeff Giles

Like most new writers, I could only hope that one day one publisher might agree to publish one of my books; I couldn't imagine…

— Emma Healey

Many first-time authors are not concerned about the advance or royalties, they want the notoriety. They get smarter on their second book and look…

— Dan Poynter

Early publication can be a dubious blessing: we all know writers who would give anything not to have published their first book, and go…

— Joyce Carol Oates

If you want to write the next great novel, but you think, No, this won't work because no one will buy it or it…

— John Tesh

Once readers and industry professionals have you pegged down as writing a particular type of book, they are less likely to try something new…

— Kameron Hurley

I don't think anyone will believe me, but I've never been pressured by a publisher to churn out a book.

— Michael Connelly

I think when you're a beginning author with any publishing company, there's only so much they can put behind you.

— Sarah Dessen

You won't find a publisher until you have written the book and you won't find the time till you sit down, stay down, and…

— Carol Drinkwater

Authors change publishers because it's like being married for a long time and suddenly you want to go out and have a wild affair!…

— Jackie Collins

“If you want to succeed in indie publishing, be prepared to work your ass off and demonstrate patience. Writers who aren’t willing to do…

— Sean Platt

A publisher many years ago asked if I'd like to write a novel for £50. And I said, 'Absolutely.'

— Tom Stoppard