Quote by David Guterson

I was totally absorbed in the real world, the politics, the history, the news, and I just couldn't find my way into the fictional world... When I finally could return to writing the novel, it was in fits and starts.

I was totally absorbed in the real world, the politics, the

Summary

This quote expresses the struggle of the speaker to shift from immersing themselves in the reality and challenges of the actual world to delving into the imaginative and fictional realm required to write a novel. Due to their preoccupation with politics, history, and current affairs, the transition becomes difficult, leading to sporadic progress in their writing process.

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By David Guterson

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