I’m one of those very lucky people who absolutely love what they do for a living. There is no career better suited to my eccentricities, strengths, and passions than that of a children’s book author.
Mary Pope OsborneRead
I discovered writing children's books was a way to keep living in my imagination like a child. So I wrote a number of books before I started 'Magic Tree House.' Then, once I got that, I never looked back because I could be somewhere different in every single book.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing children's books allows the author to maintain a childlike imagination and explore various worlds creatively.
In this quote, Mary Pope Osborne reflects on her journey of writing children's books as a means of preserving her imaginative spirit, reminiscent of childhood wonder. She emphasizes how this creative endeavor not only allows her to inhabit different worlds through her stories but also provides a fulfilling sense of purpose and joy, ultimately leading to her success with the 'Magic Tree House' series.
Themes
WritingImaginationChildrenBooksCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire aspiring authors at a writing workshop.
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