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What does it mean?
The author claims to have written children's books unintentionally, implying they are accidentally appropriate for kids.
In plain terms
I wrote kids' books by accident.
What can you take from it?
Accidental work can still have a clear audience.

Where it applies

  • talking about writing
  • defending a style
  • sharing credits

Putting it to work

  • accept accidental success
  • analyze unintended audience

Questions to consider

  • Can you write something for a specific audience by accident?
  • How does intent shape art?

Another view

It is vague about what makes a book unintentionally for children.

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