Influences and Writing Process of a Writer

The speaker reflects on her journey as a writer, discussing the authors who influenced her and her diverse reading habits. She shares her early writing experiences, including the challenges she faced and her tendency to discard unfinished work. The speaker also talks about her current writing process, which involves self-reflection and sometimes frustration with herself.

Which of the following best describes the writer's approach to selecting books during her formative years?

• She only read books recommended by friends.

• She selected books based on their titles.

• She chose books based on their authors.

• She avoided reading books by unknown authors.

At what age did the writer read 'Herman Hesse' and experience a significant impact?

• 13 years old

• 18 years old

• 15 years old

• 10 years old

What was the writer's reaction to her unfinished story?

• She published it.

• She shared it with friends.

• She tore it up and discarded it.

• She kept it for future reference.

How does the writer handle her current unfinished works?

• She leaves them aside or tears them up.

• She gives them to others to finish.

• She always completes them.

• She publishes them as they are.

What emotion does the writer feel when she discards her work?

• Anger

• Joy

• Satisfaction

• Indifference