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“I write books I'd enjoy reading, I'm the reader standing behind my shoulder.” quote by Salman Rushdie
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“I write books I'd enjoy reading, I'm the reader standing behind my shoulder.”

Salman Rushdie

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Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

The author writes works he would personally enjoy, seeing himself as the reader of his own creations.

In simple terms: Write what you love, imagine yourself reading it.

Key Takeaway

Create for personal satisfaction.

Themes

creativity self‑reflection authorship

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • writing a novel
  • personal blogging
  • self‑publishing

Key Concepts

subjective taste reader‑author duality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you read your own drafts?
  • How does self‑identification shape your style?
A Different Perspective

May limit market appeal if personal taste diverges from audience preferences.

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