“I think I prefer writing books because the work of art begins and ends with you - it's easier to know if you're doing it right, as opposed to writing a play and then waiting around for somebody else to complete it.”

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About Sheila Heti

Canadian writer in English

Sheila Heti is a Canadian writer who works in English and is known for fiction and essays. She has 95 quotes on the site. Her work is associated with contemporary literary writing, and she is known for a voice that moves between personal reflection and sharper cultural observation. The available facts identify her simply as a writer, with no further biographical details given here.

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Books by Sheila Heti

How should a person be?

2013

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Women in clothes

2014

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Alphabetical Diaries

2024

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Ticknor

2007

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