A writer who’s a pro can take on almost any assignment, but if he or she doesn’t much care about the subject, I try to dissuade the writer, as in that case the book can be just plain hard labor.

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I admire the work of authors, whether they are writing nonfiction or fiction, but I think it is problematic to assign a writer to a project where he or she doesn’t much care about the subject. The writer will be hard pressed to concentrate on the task at hand, which could lead to subpar work.

Source: Lord Of Publishing: A Memoir

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