Wendy Dager is a professional freelance writer seeking quotes from writing industry professionals, including writers, publishers, editors and agents, for her upcoming humorous nonfiction book of negative writing experiences, A DISCOURAGING WORD.

These quotes should be humorous, outrageous, cynical and/or over the top—but completely honest. Think Dorothy Parker, but with Internet access. Please include your name, title and company name, unless you prefer to remain anonymous. Then you can use your stripper alias (name of first pet/name of first street you lived on). Wendy's is Dobie Dewey. Deadline is May 15, 2012.

E-mail your quotes to info(at)wendydager(dot)com.