Quote by Alain de Botton

I was uncomfortable writing fiction. My love was the personal essay, rather than the novel.

I was uncomfortable writing fiction. My love was the persona

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their preference for personal essays over fiction. They admit feeling uncomfortable when it comes to writing fiction, implying a lack of confidence or ease in crafting stories. Instead, their passion lies in the realm of personal essays, where they feel more at home and connected. This statement reveals the speaker's personal writing style and indicates their inclination towards introspection and conveying their individual experiences and thoughts rather than creating fictional narratives.

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