You are 27 or 28 right? It is very tough to live at that age. When nothing is sure. I have sympathy with you.
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Every writer has his writing technique - what he can and can't do to describe something like war or history. I'm not good at writing about those things, but I try because I feel it is necessary to write that kind of thing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every writer has a unique style, and while Murakami feels he struggles with certain subjects, he believes it's important to tackle them nonetheless.
In this quote, Haruki Murakami reflects on the individuality of writing techniques among authors. He acknowledges his limitations in writing about complex topics like war or history, but emphasizes the necessity of engaging with these themes, suggesting that the act of writing is a crucial endeavor, irrespective of one's personal strengths or weaknesses. This highlights the importance of confronting challenging subjects in literature.
Themes
WritingTechniqueWarHistoryArt
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a writing workshop to encourage aspiring authors to explore different styles.
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