Have you heard of Margaret Atwood? She is a renowned Canadian author, poet, and inventor. Margaret Atwood has written many fiction and nonfiction books for both children and adults. She is a recipient of a long list of literary awards. She is also the proud inventor of the Longpen. Atwood quickly founded a company to manufacture her invention and named it Unotchit Inc.
On Tuesday, March 29, Voice K attended an “In Conversation” event at Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library. The event focused on a new exhibition called Charles Pachter and Margaret Atwood: The Journals of Susanna Moodie. After the launch reception and talk, we interviewed Margaret Atwood at the book signing.
“Ask yourself what you want inspiration for, whether it’s a book, a poem, or even a picture.” Atwood explains how she get inspirations: “Close your eyes, put one of your hands on the table, and your other hand in the air. If you stay like this long enough, you will be able to get some inspiration!”
When asked about how she manages her many jobs’ roles, Atwood said, “With great difficulty. I work a lot. That’s what matters, but I have also been doing it for a long time, so I’m used to it.” Margaret Atwood is also always very dedicated to her work and does not want to be distracted or disturbed while writing.
She is good friends with artist and illustrator Charles Pachter, who she worked with to create the book. During the talk, they told the audience that the two of them met during summer camp when they were teenagers and have been friends ever since. Atwood was born in 1939, so I think that’s a long friendship!
I think that Margaret Atwood is a revolutionary woman of her time period. She inspired me that as long as you try hard and never give up, you can accomplish many things!
