I don't write non-fiction because I get bored. Some of my writing is autobiographical, but not the way readers imagine. I use my memory of settings, events and people. I weave history into my stories, but my narratives are made up.
What works for me is that I read widely and stay focused on my writing. I'm no longer concerned about what happens in the literary marketplace. It is… - Sefi Atta
What works for me is that I read widely and stay focused on my writing. I'm no longer concerned about what happens in the literary marketplace. It is…
- Sefi Atta
I never wanted to be a writer; I just had stories I needed to tell. - Sefi Atta
I never wanted to be a writer; I just had stories I needed to tell.
I don't have much of an imagination, but I have a mind bank of details, which I play with. It's how I daydream, so writing like that is natural for m… - Sefi Atta
I don't have much of an imagination, but I have a mind bank of details, which I play with. It's how I daydream, so writing like that is natural for m…
For all forms, writing dialogue is almost like writing music. I pay close attention to rhythms and tones. - Sefi Atta
For all forms, writing dialogue is almost like writing music. I pay close attention to rhythms and tones.
At some point, practicality requires that you reach out to people in the business. You have to take care of business if you value your work. - Sefi Atta
At some point, practicality requires that you reach out to people in the business. You have to take care of business if you value your work.
I don't have a schedule, but I can write for hours non-stop. If I'm drafting a book, I try and do a chapter a day. I dislike first drafts. Revision i… - Sefi Atta
I don't have a schedule, but I can write for hours non-stop. If I'm drafting a book, I try and do a chapter a day. I dislike first drafts. Revision i…
I don't remember being a keen reader, but apparently I was. My aunt told me that whenever I was teased for reading, I would say, "To each his own." - Sefi Atta
I don't remember being a keen reader, but apparently I was. My aunt told me that whenever I was teased for reading, I would say, "To each his own."
I never wanted to be a writer; I just had stories I wanted to share so I learnt how to write and kept going. If I could sing or paint, I would. - Sefi Atta
I never wanted to be a writer; I just had stories I wanted to share so I learnt how to write and kept going. If I could sing or paint, I would.
I have to say that writing about my writing process is more daunting than writing non-fiction. - Sefi Atta
I have to say that writing about my writing process is more daunting than writing non-fiction.
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