Quote by Orson Scott Card

You know how writers are... they create themselves as they create their work. Or perhaps they create their work in order to create themselves.

You know how writers are... they create themselves as they c

Summary

This quote suggests that writers have a unique creative process where they simultaneously develop themselves as individuals and their literary works. It highlights the reciprocal relationship between self-expression and artistic creation. It implies that writing is not just a means of externalizing ideas but also a way for writers to explore and understand themselves better. Therefore, the act of writing allows authors to shape their identity and evoke personal growth alongside the creation of their literary masterpieces.

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By Orson Scott Card

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