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Sefi Atta quotes: For all forms, writing dialogue is almost like writing music. I pay close attention to rhythms and tones.

For all forms, writing dialogue is almost like writing music. I pay close attention to rhythms and tones.

Sefi Atta quotes: I have to say that writing about my writing process is more daunting than writing non-fiction.

I have to say that writing about my writing process is more daunting than writing non-fiction.

Sefi Atta quotes: I don't remember being a keen reader, but apparently I was. My aunt told me that whenever I was teased for reading, I would say, "To each his own."

I don't remember being a keen reader, but apparently I was. My aunt told me that whenever I was teased for reading, I would say, "To each his own."

Sefi Atta quotes: As a student in England, I studied French and English literature. I read L'Etranger and the rhythm of the novel felt familiar to me - very African.

As a student in England, I studied French and English literature. I read L'Etranger and the rhythm of the novel felt familiar to me - very African.

Sefi Atta quotes: I'm addicted to writing.

I'm addicted to writing.

Sefi Atta quotes: People don't fear the wind until it fells a tree. Then, they say it's too much.

People don't fear the wind until it fells a tree. Then, they say it's too much.

Sefi Atta quotes: I always begin [a novel] with outlines, but they change and so do my endings and beginnings.

I always begin [a novel] with outlines, but they change and so do my endings and beginnings.

Sefi Atta quotes: My accountancy experience could come in handy if ever I find myself in the right position. For now, I'm very happy to write.

My accountancy experience could come in handy if ever I find myself in the right position. For now, I'm very happy to write.

Sefi Atta quotes: I never wanted to be a writer; I just had stories I needed to tell.

I never wanted to be a writer; I just had stories I needed to tell.

Sefi Atta quotes: At some point, practicality requires that you reach out to people in the business. You have to take care of business if you value your work.

At some point, practicality requires that you reach out to people in the business. You have to take care of business if you value your work.