How to write

"Throughout my life, the thing I have been asked most is:"
"I want to write too. How do I go about it?"
I have tried to answer in many different ways, but there is never enough time to explain.
A book was needed.
This is that book."

Miguel Esteves Cardoso (b. 1955) is a writer, columnist and an influential figure in contemporary Portuguese culture. With a background in Economics and a long career in journalism and communications, he became known for his distinctive voice, capable of combining humour, insight and a keen observation of everyday life. His body of work—which includes books such as A Causa das Coisas, Os Meus Problemas and O Amor é Fodido—has evolved over the decades into a more intimate and refined style, in which reflections on love and time take centre stage.