Been Quote by Robert Adamson
“Well - I started writing - probably in the early 60s and by say '65-'66 I had read most of the poetry that had been published - certainly in the 20 years prior to that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Poetry Magazine, 1970
He began writing poetry in the early 60s, having read extensively before that.
In simple terms: He started writing after extensive reading in the 60s.
Read widely before creating your own work.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- personal journals
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your reading shape your writing?
- What steps help transition from reader to writer?
Reading alone doesn’t guarantee originality.