Quote by Jodi Picoult

It's a fallacy that writers have to shut themselves up in their ivory towers to write. I have all these interruptions, three of which I gave birth to. If I was thrown for a loop every time I was distracted I could never get anything done.

It's a fallacy that writers have to shut themselves up in th

Summary

This quote emphasizes the misconception that writers need isolation and seclusion to be creative. The speaker highlights how distractions, particularly the responsibiIities of being a parent, do not hinder their productivity. They suggest that getting thrown off track by interruptions would impede progress. The quote sheds light on the importance of adapting to distractions and finding a balance between personal life and creative pursuits in order to achieve productivity.

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