Author Straight Talk Quotes

“A stellar agent will care enough to read your work, give you critical feedback and kick your butt if that’s what it takes to improve your chances of success.”
― Sarah Gerdes, Author Straight Talk

“The Author Promise: Determine what you are going to give the reader, deliver it and never break that promise.”
― Sarah Gerdes, Author Straight Talk

“Keep your head down, fingers on the computer and write. Ignore the naysayers, the skeptics, the friends, church patrons or family members who provide nothing but negativity. Your story is the only one that counts. Write it.”
― Sarah Gerdes, Author Straight Talk

“One can’t force the mind, body or heart to heal in order to meet a writing deadline.”
― Sarah Gerdes, Author Straight Talk

“You are an author, a public figure. You are going to be judged no matter what you write, so live your life in a way that’s pleasing and congruent to your soul”
― Sarah Gerdes, Author Straight Talk

“An author is an expert in the written word. The author must make a choice; to either trust and support the filmmaker’s approach, or not have a film made at all.”
― Sarah Gerdes, Author Straight Talk

“Admire the habits and accomplishments of other authors, but not to the extend it depresses or distracts you from accomplishing your own goals.”
― Sarah Gerdes, Author Straight Talk