[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fNLE1ZvP9wsaAMps9juxugMmyNDZ1SAHQkAgPrwZw2YE":3,"$fM2Y35dAqaBCtTaQCZ2wyHZkDPbjjrecSBhkehtZjGeg":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},136564,"Jane Friedman","J",8,null,"jane-friedman",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":102},[14,28,34,45,56,67,80,91],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":27},1442172,"I remember people running off to their hotel rooms to read manuscripts, and running back to bid on the book.",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},4438046,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},31156,"bid","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Jane Friedman, a renowned publishing expert and former publisher at HarperCollins. During her time as an editor, the mid-to-late 20th century saw significant changes in the publishing industry, with the rise of commercial publishing and increased competition for literary works. The sentiment expressed here likely reflects the frenetic pace and high stakes involved in acquiring new titles.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe tension in this quote lies between the initial excitement and anticipation (people running off to read manuscripts) and the subsequent calculated decision-making (running back to bid on the book). This paradox reveals that even in creative industries, business considerations often trump artistic passion. The true value of a manuscript is not just its literary merit but also its potential commercial viability.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen evaluating new ideas or projects, separate your initial enthusiasm from the practicalities of implementation. 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