Chimamanda Adichie: Quitting Writing Was Never an Option Despite Rejections
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has revealed that she received 25 rejections for her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus, but never considered giving up on writing.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie described writing as her spiritual calling and life’s purpose, stating, “Even if I hadn’t been published, I’d still be writing today.”
Reflecting on her early struggles as a student writer in the U.S., Adichie said the rejections were humbling but ultimately made her more practical about the publishing process. Purple Hibiscus later launched her international literary career, followed by acclaimed works like Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah, and Dream Count.
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has revealed that she received 25 rejections for her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus, but never considered giving up on writing.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie described writing as her spiritual calling and life’s purpose, stating, “Even if I hadn’t been published, I’d still be writing today.”
Reflecting on her early struggles as a student writer in the U.S., Adichie said the rejections were humbling but ultimately made her more practical about the publishing process. Purple Hibiscus later launched her international literary career, followed by acclaimed works like Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah, and Dream Count.
Chimamanda Adichie: Quitting Writing Was Never an Option Despite Rejections
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has revealed that she received 25 rejections for her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus, but never considered giving up on writing.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie described writing as her spiritual calling and life’s purpose, stating, “Even if I hadn’t been published, I’d still be writing today.”
Reflecting on her early struggles as a student writer in the U.S., Adichie said the rejections were humbling but ultimately made her more practical about the publishing process. Purple Hibiscus later launched her international literary career, followed by acclaimed works like Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah, and Dream Count.
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