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Audience Quote by Jill Soloway

“When I write, I lose time. I'm happy in a way that I have a hard time finding in real life. The intimacy between my brain and my fingers and my computer... Yet knowing that that intimacy will find an audience... It's very satisfying. It's like having the safety of being alone with the ego reward…” quote by Jill Soloway
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“When I write, I lose time. I'm happy in a way that I have a hard time finding in real life. The intimacy between my brain and my fingers and my computer... Yet knowing that that intimacy will find an audience... It's very satisfying. It's like having the safety of being alone with the ego reward of being known.”

Jill Soloway

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2020

Creative work creates a deep, immersive focus that feels more authentic than ordinary life, offering both solitude and a desire for connection.

In simple terms: Writing feels more real than real life.

Key Takeaway

Embrace creative flow and share it.

Themes

creativity solitude connection fulatisfaction

Mood

introspective inspirational

Type

artistic personal

When to use this quote

  • writing sessions
  • artistic projects
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

flow state artist‑audience relationship ego reward

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the creative process reveal about you?
  • How can you balance solitude with community?
A Different Perspective

Creative immersion can isolate you from everyday life.

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