Ask the Author: Elizabeth C. Robinson
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Elizabeth C. Robinson
From my AP US Government textbook! It got me thinking about political psychology and how society developed to where it is now. I've never been interested in the Alternate History genre before, but now I am, thanks to a bit of history class!
Elizabeth C. Robinson
Don't write for anyone but yourself! Don't write to impress an imaginary critic or what the TV anchors say is your audience. Don't worry about whether or not an agent/publisher will like it. Write something YOU LIKE. Odds are if you like it, someone else will, too! The worst thing you could do is try to imitate something/someone else, because that will always lead to a lack of passion and experience.
Elizabeth C. Robinson
The best thing is having the assurance that all my stories and opinions matter. Without writing, I would just be another person with an idea. But writing means that other people, maybe for generations into the future, will be interacting with my innermost thoughts for a long time!
Elizabeth C. Robinson
The question is what I'm not working on! I'm currently:
1. Working to send off the Talismen sequel to agents
2. Editing/Translating one of my new, unpublished books, currently named Flood Thieves
3. Writing a nonfiction book discussing my adventures with Amigos de las Americas (look them up!)
4. Writing/toying around with a book that I don't know how to classify or name
1. Working to send off the Talismen sequel to agents
2. Editing/Translating one of my new, unpublished books, currently named Flood Thieves
3. Writing a nonfiction book discussing my adventures with Amigos de las Americas (look them up!)
4. Writing/toying around with a book that I don't know how to classify or name
Elizabeth C. Robinson
That's a funny question, actually. I was very young and loved telling stories verbally. One day, my parents were busy and told me to write down my stories for them to read later! Annoying your parents can be productive!
I got the idea to write novels after reading The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo.
I got the idea to write novels after reading The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo.
Elizabeth C. Robinson
There are two types of writer's block: a lack of inspiration/ideas, and a lack of motivation. Both can be solved with a very simple method. Look back on the times you've been most excited about your work, or where you have gotten most of your inspiration from (for instance, I get plenty of inspiration from watching TED-ed videos or from reading other books). Then engage in that activity. Set aside an hour or two to engage in the activity and then use the energy it gives you to get back to writing! Remember, the more often you write, the easier it will be to write the next day!
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