Books Quote by Susan Cain

I don't know why the world has changed so much that writers are now expected to appear in public and talk about their work.…

— Jonathan Lethem

I believe in books that do not go to a ready-made public. I'm looking for readers I would like to make. To win them,…

— Carlos Fuentes

An author needs to be in the market. He or she needs to come out with a new book every year. That keeps you…

— Ravi Subramanian

“Finally, bookshelves can be a terrifying place for debut writers, especially those who are marginalized. Writers who are queer, trans, BIPOC, disabled, working class…

— Frances White

“Authors today need a publisher as much as they need a tapeworm in their guts.”

— Rayne Hall

“The average author hawks their books at many events. They are vigilant promoters, waiting for a breakthrough. They do this, or else watch their…

— Michael J. Kannengieser

“We live in a society where the individual is far more empowered, but that brings other challenges. Once the mob gets going, it is…

— Alison Flood

If my public existence does anything worthwhile, hopefully it at least demystifies the author a bit, because I know when I was younger I…

— John Green

“Books: our unfailing companions”

— Cicero

Writers are troubled about finding time to write and writer's block and publicizing books that aren't books yet. They agonize over how to write…

— Deb Caletti

“Some of the best books published every year are penned by talented writers whose identity the public will never know.”

— Richard Castle

Authors are often sent a number of books to read for possible review and advance praise. It can be easy for new books to…

— Kameron Hurley