Author Quotes
Quotes on writing, reviews, and creative control
These quotes capture the author's experience from the inside, including the strange thrill of attending your own book event and the very real Bane of harsh reviews after publication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What creative control do authors have, according to these quotes?
A lot - one states plainly that an author's characters do what the author wants them to do, framing writing as an act of authority over the story.
Is there a self-deprecating quote about being an author?
Yes, one jokingly calls themselves "but a shrimp of an author," downplaying their own stature in a humble, funny way.
What do these quotes say about book reviews?
One calls harsh reviews the biggest downside of publishing a book, acknowledging how much criticism can sting once it's finally out.
Is there a lighter quote about author events?
Yes, one jokes about attending "book-and-author dinners" and being amused to realize they themselves are the author being celebrated.
Do these quotes suggest writing is mostly confident or mostly humble?
It's a mix - one is confident about controlling the story, while others lean humble, especially when facing reviews or describing their own modest talent.
One especially funny line calls the speaker "but a shrimp of an author," a humble, self-deprecating nod to their own place in the literary world - proof confidence isn't Bad to lack.
