Ask the Author: Kim Zachman
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Kim Zachman
Exercise. I've found that if I get my body moving and away from the keyboard, my brain can finally sort out the pieces that aren't fitting together.
Kim Zachman
Being a writer never gets boring because I learn new things with each project and I'm challenged in new ways.
Kim Zachman
Learn all you can about your genre. Read a lot of it and find like-minded writers. Since I'm a children's author, I'm a member of Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. They have great conferences and resources that helped me when I was a beginner and now too.
Kim Zachman
I'm researching two topics right now. They're both so interesting, I'm having a hard time deciding which to focus on.
Kim Zachman
Deadlines are the best motivation. I usually have to go for a walk first to think through the opening and the flow of the piece before I can sit down and start typing. Sometimes, it's a very long walk.
Kim Zachman
I simply wondered why there's no ham in hamburgers. I thought a quick internet search would answer my question. Instead, I ended up binging on food history for almost a year! I found so many interesting stories that I thought it would be a fun book for kids.
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