Care Quote by Sandra Cisneros
“When we started publishing, you had to be better than good. You had to be excellent. But as long as people are reading, I don't care what they're reading.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Publishing Industry Discussion, 2015
Excellence matters initially, but sustained readership outweighs content quality.
In simple terms: Being good is not enough; keep readers engaged.
Key Takeaway
Focus on audience retention.
Themes
publishing
quality
readership
excellence
audience engagement
Mood
reflective
strategic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- launching a magazine
- building a blog
- maintaining a newsletter
- author platform growth
Key Concepts
brand loyalty
content strategy
reader psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep readers coming back?
- What metrics show true engagement?
A Different Perspective
If readers disengage, excellence alone won't sustain success.
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