Behind Quote by Salman Rushdie
“I write books I'd enjoy reading, I'm the reader standing behind my shoulder.”
About This Quote
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.
Create for personal satisfaction.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- personal blogging
- self‑publishing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you read your own drafts?
- How does self‑identification shape your style?
May limit market appeal if personal taste diverges from audience preferences.