Julia
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Lois Lowry:
What is the writing process for you, do you like to write with pen and paper or on the computer, and how do you get over writers block?
Lois Lowry
I write on a computer and I have never suffered from writer's bock. In fact, I don't believe in it. It's a made-up term that has taken on some kind of silly importance. Writing is a job. Some days you don't feel like doing your job. But there is no "teacher's block" or "dentist's block." I can't figure out why we have created this mysterious phrase .. only for writers .. which only means "don't feel like doing this right now."
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Dave
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Lois Lowry:
"Gossamer" is a lovely story, beautifully told. Initially "The Giver" had me equally spellbound. I hit my own issues once Jonas decided to leave. He was the person in the best place to affect change, yet he abandoned everyone else. I have a very hard time not taking the lesson "run away from your problems". After those around conformity, are there views you would hope readers would take around Jonas' departure?
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