I'm always writing for myself.
Joan Didion
There are two facts that marked the beginning of Joan Didion's (United States, 1934-2021) co-writing career: 1) Being rejected by Stanford University and 2) Her mother convincing her to send an article to Vogue magazine. The first is relevant since Didion was one of the most recognized writers for her contributions to North American culture. However, the writer was rejected in 1952 with a letter in which she was warned that, despite meeting the minimum requirements, it was impossible to admit her to one of the most prestigious universities in California.1.
The event marked the writer's early youth - so much so that she even considered suicide - but it also led her to accept failure as part of life and the learning that each person must experience in their own way to choose their own path, since, as Didion says: "it's hard enough figuring out what your role in life is without being given someone else's script on top of that."
Possessing a sensitive character and a sober personality, Didion carried forward the idea of the rite in relation to her freedom of thought and desires. This led her to try her hand at an article for Vogue magazine that dealt with self-love.2. She was accepted. Didion soon came to light as a