Books Quote by Jennifer Egan
“I haven't read a lot of science fiction, and I never intend to write it; it seems to happen a little bit inadvertently for me, in that I'm trying to follow people into points in their lives that demand that I investigate the future.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
The author writes sci‑fi unintentionally while exploring others' future‑oriented moments.
In simple terms: She writes sci‑fi unintentionally while others' their.
Explore others' futures to inspire your own work.
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When to use this quote
- creative workshops
- future scenario planning
- collaborative storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does following others' futures shape your ideas?
- Can unintentional writing be as effective as intentional?
May lack depth without deliberate sci‑fi study.