Books Quote by Ida Pollock
““I think I was born to write. My mother would put a typewriter on the dining room table and say "there you go". My first story was published in the Christian Herald and they would pay me five guineas. I wrote my first novel when I was just 14. I was into mysteries and thrillers at the time but I eventually I drifted into romance because my mother would always ask me to write 'something pretty'. I've never got bored of it because its something I absolutely love. My books are full of hope and romance rather than sex. They are a form of escapism - you can escape the parts of the world that you don't like.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal memoir, date unknown
The author describes a lifelong passion for writing, shaped by early encouragement and a shift from mystery to hopeful romance, viewing her work as escapism.
In simple terms: Writing is a lifelong passion and hopeful escape.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your unique voice and write what you love.
Themes
passion
creativity
escapism
hope
romance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
inspirational
Type
personal
creative
literary
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- publishing early stories
- career shift to romance
- using writing for emotional relief
Key Concepts
literary development
early influence
genre evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How does early family support shape creative identity?
A Different Perspective
May commercial expectations limit artistic freedom?
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