I wrote a few children's books...not on purpose.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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