You want to be a writer? First leave home.

"When people ask me what they should do to become a writer, I seldom mention books. I assume the person has a love for the written word, and solitude, and a disdain for wealth -- so I say, 'You want to be a writer? First leave home.'"
--Paul Theroux, Fresh Air Fiend (2000)



3 Responses to “You want to be a writer? First leave home.”

  1. San Soucri Says:
    2007-01-08 23:45

    Hi Rolf,

    I just came acorss your blog and it is great!!!

    I am looking at the idea of becoming a writing, as well as the idea of heading off to China to teach English.

    Any thoughts or ideas on such an endevour?

    Marco

  2. Rolf Says:
    2007-01-09 10:00

    I highly recommend going overseas to teach English, Marco. Odds are you'll learn fare more than you teach, and gain a new appreciation for the world...

  3. Olive Says:
    2007-03-02 11:43

    I just discovered your blog today. I'm so happy that I did...