Accepted Quote by Robert B. Parker
“This is not a screenplay. I don't do twenty drafts. I'm not going to show this to you until it's published or accepted for publication. You can make whatever suggestions you want, but I probably will ignore them entirely.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Godfather's Daughters by Robert B. Parker, 2005
The author asserts creative control, refusing extensive revisions or premature feedback before formal acceptance.
In simple terms: He wants full control and will ignore most suggestions.
Key Takeaway
Protect your vision and set clear boundaries.
Themes
creativity
control
authorial autonomy
Mood
determined
defiant
assertive
Type
advice
creative process.
When to use this quote
- publishing
- screenwriting
- collaborative projects
- editing
- peer review
Key Concepts
artistic integrity
revision process
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance feedback with artistic integrity?
- When is it okay to accept external suggestions?
A Different Perspective
May limit beneficial input and reduce collaborative improvement.
![“We have reached a situation where a theory has been accepted as fact by some, and possible contrary evidence is shunted aside. [This is] mythology rather than science.” quote by Robert Shapiro](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c31/robert-shapiro-26969_accepted_we-have-reached-a-situation-where-a-theo_19120.jpg)
