Don Elbag jr. asked Paul Tremblay:

I recently learned that I loved to write. Two of your books gave me the inspiration to start, Cabin at the End of the World and Growing Things. That being said how do you find the time to write while working a full time job? Do you feel that either of your careers suffers because you focus too much on one or the other? And finally how do you find the time to do anything other than write and plan for classes?

Paul Tremblay Hi, Don. Thanks for reading and I'm honored you're inspired to write. Turn back now, you fool! ;)

Writing is a marathon, or an ultrathon. The hard-won lessons and successes only happen after an accumulation of practice hours and days and months and years. It's daunting but also allow that to free yourself to not put so much pressure on yourself to perform.

It's a challenge to find time to write. I try to take advantage of time whenever I can (if it's a free period at school, or if I'm waiting for one of my kids to finish activity x, or if everyone is asleep at night, or in the morning). I've found a balance from doing it for so long, so there's a learning curve. I get to do other stuff, of course. But I also don't get to watch all the movies and TV I'd love to watch if I want to get reading/writing done and still be a partner and parent.

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