I can tell you I wrote every single word in this [her first children's] book -- in English and Spanish. I've been writing poetry and stories since I was a kid. And I am a songwriter. But you have limitations when you are a songwriter . . . . It was really a luxury to have 31 pages to expound upon.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She emphasizes her personal authorship and bilingual effort in writing her children's book, contrasting the freedom of book writing with the constraints of songwriting.
- In plain terms
- She wrote every word herself in two languages and prefers the freedom of books over songs.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose creative formats that allow you to fully express your ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What creative mediums do you feel most free in?
- How do constraints influence your work?
Another view
Songwriting limitations are subjective and may not apply to all musicians.
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