abby

abby asked Cornelia Funke:

Hi Cornelia! I am a huge fan of your books and I am also an aspiring author. I was hoping you might have some advice for me about sticking to writing. How many words would you recommend trying to write in a day? I also have so many ideas, but I jump around and never finish. I have finally chosen one to see through first, but now I am having trouble finishing my plot and just writing in general. Any advice?

Cornelia Funke sorry Shallan, I only saw these questions now! Don't count words when you write. Stories don't like to be managed like bank accounts! Walk into the labyrinth of the story you chose and don't turn around when it tries to discourage you with its hedges and traps. Keep walking until the heartbeat of your story gets so loud that you are lost and won't ever give up on it until you learned about all its secrets. Then make your way back and polish the treasure you found over and over again, until you can show it to others:)

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Caylin

Caylin asked Cornelia Funke:

Hi Cornelia, I was wondering if your second Mirrorworld novel, Fearless, had an illustrated version? I love my copy of Reckless with all of the artwork at the beginning of each chapter, as well as the Inkworld novels with pictures at the end of each chapter! If not, have you thought of doing so? I can imagine it is A LOT of work, and I am aware that you published Heartless (more work), but I was just curious. Thanks!

A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Cornelia Funke:

I've heard about your new book that happens five years after Inkdeath, is it mostly about Dante or Meggie? When will it come out? Is Dante's father and mother Mo and Resa? I'm sorry for all my questions, the Inkworld series has changed my life both in school and out. I've become a bookworm, I never watch TV or play video games any more, and I've been moved up to the highest reading level, all because of your books!!!

LJF

LJF asked Cornelia Funke:

You said you're writing a book that takes place five years after Inkdeath, and I was curious if it was five years after Chapter 80, when the story ends, or Chapter 81, which takes place a number of years later?

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