Haunted Quote by Janet Frame
“I am not really a writer. I am just someone who is haunted, and I will write the hauntings down.”
About This Quote
Source Book: An Angel at My Table, 1970
The author admits she feels haunted, and writes as a way to process those lingering thoughts.
In simple terms: She writes to confront her inner hauntings.
Key Takeaway
Write to explore personal ghosts.
Themes
creativity
haunting
self‑reflection
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- journaling
- therapy
- creative writing
- nighttime reflections
- mental health practice
Key Concepts
autobiography
psychology
literary expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “haunting” mean to you?
- How can writing transform fear?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering.
