Don't ever write just for a trend or fad, because it's a moving target, and by the time you get your work out there, the trend or fad is gone. Dig deep; don't be afraid to write fiercely. Expose your heart.
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If you give up at the first rejection or the first bad review, you will never make it in publishing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Perseverance in the face of rejection is crucial for success.
This quote emphasizes the importance of resilience in the journey towards success, particularly in the field of publishing. Jane Yolen suggests that facing setbacks, such as rejection or negative feedback, is a natural part of the process and that giving up too soon will prevent one from achieving their goals.
Themes
PerseveranceRejectionSuccessPublishingResilience
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech for aspiring writers.
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I believe that culture begins in the cradle . . .To do without tales and stories and books is to lose humanity's past, is to have no star map for our future.
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Childrens books change lives. Stories pour into the hearts of children and help make them what they become.
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