Academic Quote by Cheryl Mendelson
“I published only in academic journals in philosophy until I was in my 40s, but I had been writing fiction and poetry my whole adult life - without ever once trying to publish it, and rarely letting anyone read it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Paris Review, 2010
She wrote fiction and poetry privately for decades, publishing only academic philosophy, highlighting a long personal creative practice unshared publicly.
In simple terms: She kept her creative writing private while publishing philosophy.
Key Takeaway
Balance public scholarship with private creativity.
Themes
creative writing
philosophy
privacy
balance
career
literature
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing workshops
- academic conferences
- personal journals
- teaching
- literary festivals
Key Concepts
Dual career
personal expression
academic publishing
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do creators hide their work?
- How can one integrate private art with public scholarship?
A Different Perspective
Keeping creative work hidden can limit feedback and growth.
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