It took S.E Hinton 2 years I believe. She wrote her first novel when she was Sixteen.
After "The Outsiders," S.E. Hinton experienced writer's block, struggled with personal issues, and felt pressure to live up to the success of her first novel. This led to a longer gap between her books. She eventually overcame these challenges and went on to publish more novels, including "That Was Then, This Is Now" and "Rumble Fish."
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Once published, The Outsiders gave her a lot of publicity and fame, and also a lot of pressure. S.E. Hinton was becoming known as "The Voice of the Youth" among other titles. This kind of pressure and publicity resulted in a three year long writer's block.
S.E. Hinton wrote this book because she was inspired by the two gangs or groups in her high school.
S.E. Hinton was inspired to write "The Outsiders" because she wanted to create a realistic portrayal of the social divides and conflicts she witnessed growing up. She felt compelled to give a voice to the teenagers she knew who were outsiders themselves, facing challenges and prejudices. Hinton wanted to capture their experiences and emotions in a way that would resonate and connect with readers.
S.E. Hinton grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She drew upon her experiences in the city and her observations of teenagers to write her iconic novel "The Outsiders."
S.E. Hinton began to write the Outsiders at age 15. It was the year that she was 16 and a junior in high school that she did the majority of the work. That same year she had a D in creative writing. One day a friend of hers was walking home from school and these "nice" kids jumped out of the car and beat him up because they did not like him being a greaser. This mad S.E. Hinton mad, so she went home and started pounding out a story about a boy who was beaten up while he was walking home from the movies- the beginning of The Outsiders. She did not have a grand design. She just sat down and started to write. When S.E. Hinton looks back and thinks that it was totally written in her subconscious or something. Came from the Outsiders- speaking with S.E. Hinton
S.E. Hinton wrote "The Outsiders" as a response to the lack of relatable and authentic young adult literature available at the time. She wanted to write a story that reflected the struggles and challenges faced by teenagers, exploring themes of class conflict, friendship, and identity in a way that resonated with young readers.
S.E. Hinton chose to write about gangs in "The Outsiders" to explore themes of belonging, friendship, and the struggles faced by teenagers growing up in a tough environment. By portraying the dynamics of rival gangs and the individuals within them, she could delve into the complexities of identity and loyalty in adolescence.
She used her initials to avoid the criticism that a woman could not write about male experiences. So without using her full name, no one could immediately tell if the novel was written by a man or a woman.
S.E. Hinton continued to write novels, including "That Was Then, This Is Now" and "Rumble Fish." She was known for her authentic portrayal of teenage life and struggles, especially in the context of gang violence and social issues.
The Outsiders (novel) is a novel written by S.E Hinton when she was 15 she started to write this novel. When she was 18 the novel was published for us.The Outsiders (film) is a 1983 American drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, an adaptation of the 1967 novel of the same name by S. E. Hinton. The film was released in March 1983.