Short & Sweet Paraphrases Heinlein's Quote

Robert A. Heinlein once said: "You must write. You must finish what you write. You must refrain from rewriting except to editorial order. You must put it on the market until sold."

Well, I finished what I was writing, and I really love it. I hope readers do too.

I think maybe I should make a version of that quotation as it applies to indie authors who self-publish.

How About This?

You must write. You must finish what you write. You must refrain from endlessly rewriting  because you're scared to let it go. You must put it on the market so readers can buy it!

Takeaway Truth

I like my version because as an indie author, I can immediately put it out there to sell. No making an endless round of submissions, hoping, praying an editor will contract it and eventually—meaning 9 months to a year or more—it will be available for readers to buy it.

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