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“I feel lucky I didn't become that newspaper cartoonist I wanted to be because in the U.S. so many newspapers have suffered circulation declines, and some have folded. What's fun about being an author is I reach a much bigger audience, and there is something special about launching a book you've…” quote by Jeff Kinney
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“I feel lucky I didn't become that newspaper cartoonist I wanted to be because in the U.S. so many newspapers have suffered circulation declines, and some have folded. What's fun about being an author is I reach a much bigger audience, and there is something special about launching a book you've penned.”

Jeff Kinney

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Source Interview: The New York Times, 2022

Choosing authorship over cartooning expands reach and offers lasting impact through books.

In simple terms: Writing reaches more people.

Key Takeaway

Write, share, impact.

Themes

creativity career media

Mood

enthusiastic inspired

Type

motivational career advice

When to use this quote

  • publishing
  • career change
  • content creation

Key Concepts

Authorship audience legacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What story do you want to tell?
  • How will you engage readers?
A Different Perspective

Cartooning still offers visual storytelling, which may be more immediate.

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