Madison Ellcessor
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi! My name is Madison and I am a HUGE fan of your work. I myself, am working on writing. I compete in writing competitions and post my stories online. You being the successful and wonderful person you are, I was wondering, what has been your biggest struggle when writing your books? And how exactly do you conquer this obstacle? Thank you so much for your time.
Ruta Sepetys
Hi Madison!
That's so great that you are pursuing writing and competitions! Keep going!!
In terms of your question, my biggest struggle is something I never expected - time. I tour so much and spend so many days at events that it leaves very little time for writing. The way I conquer this obstacle is to set very strict schedules for myself. I get up very early to write and try to limit distractions. But it's still a challenge.
Again, keep writing!!
That's so great that you are pursuing writing and competitions! Keep going!!
In terms of your question, my biggest struggle is something I never expected - time. I tour so much and spend so many days at events that it leaves very little time for writing. The way I conquer this obstacle is to set very strict schedules for myself. I get up very early to write and try to limit distractions. But it's still a challenge.
Again, keep writing!!
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