Quote by Jodi Picoult

Even though I don't write about things that come from my life because I'm lucky, and I live in a great place with great kids and, you know, a great husband, I think you can find threads of me in the characters, so that's really what being a writer is, probably.

Even though I don't write about things that come from my lif

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that even though the writer's personal life may not directly shape the content they create, traces of their own experiences and emotions can still be found in their writing. The writer acknowledges their fortunate circumstances and suggests that the essence of being a writer lies in weaving bits of oneself into the characters and narratives that they create. This implies that storytelling is a means for writers to channel their own perspectives and connect with readers on a deeper level.

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By Jodi Picoult

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