Abandon Quote by Margaret Mahy
“There are certainly times when my own everyday life seems to retreat so the life of the story can take me over. That is why a writer often needs space and time, so that he or she can abandon ordinary life and "live" with the characters.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Haunting of Hiram's House by Margaret Mahy, 1995
Writers need distance from daily life to fully inhabit their characters and stories.
In simple terms: Writers need space to live with characters.
Key Takeaway
Create time and space for immersion.
Themes
creativity
writing
imagination
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
literary
creative
process
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- screenwriting
- role‑playing games
- creative retreats
Key Concepts
Narrative immersion
authorial detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance everyday life with creative immersion?
- What routines keep you grounded while writing?
A Different Perspective
Too much isolation can lead to disconnect from reality.
