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“People don't understand how hard it is to get recognized, how hard it is to get people to read your books. How hard it is to get people to even to understand what they're reading when they're talking to you about their books.” quote by Walter Mosley
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“People don't understand how hard it is to get recognized, how hard it is to get people to read your books. How hard it is to get people to even to understand what they're reading when they're talking to you about their books.”

Walter Mosley

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Author's Journey, 2015

He expresses frustration that recognition and comprehension of his work are hard to achieve.

In simple terms: Getting noticed and understood is difficult.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite limited recognition.

Themes

struggle recognition communication literature effort

Mood

determined frustrated

Type

reflective motivational

When to use this quote

  • publishing
  • marketing
  • reading groups
  • author talks

Key Concepts

authorial challenges public perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can writers better connect with audiences?
  • What barriers prevent readers from engaging?
A Different Perspective

Success may still be elusive despite effort.

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