Question session

At what age did the author realize they wanted to be a writer?

What impact did the author's family circumstances have on their early writing ambitions?

Describe one of the author's early writing experiences mentioned in the text.

What are the four motives for writing that the author discusses?

How did the author's experiences in Burma influence their writing and political views?

What does the author mean by saying 'writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle'?

What is the significance of the author's statement 'Good prose is like a windowpane'?

How does the author express their view on the relationship between political purpose and artistic integrity in writing?