Maureen

Maureen asked Cornelia Funke:

Dear Cornelia, I would firstly like to say how amazing I think it is that you take the time to answer so many questions and that I cannot wait for the Inkworld sequel! Then, my question: Do you have any tips for aspiring writers? And mainly: where do you get your inspiration from?

Cornelia Funke Dear Maureen, the world we live in is so full of inspiration that you just need to listen - or look or smell:) I think storytellers need to be curious about everything - inside and outside - and they shouldn't think the stories they tell are about them. I believe that we tell the stories for all the others who can't find the words

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Edison Cummings

Edison Cummings asked Cornelia Funke:

I enjoy your figurative language! How do you create such unique similes, metaphors, metonymies, etc.? Thanks! Edison Cummings

Wortschmuggler

Wortschmuggler asked Cornelia Funke:

Hi Cornelia, ich bin mit deinen Büchern aufgewachsen, war bei der Uraufführung von "Drachenreiter", wegen Herr der Diebe will ich unbedingt nach Venedig (irgendwann schaffe ich das!).Und: dank Tintenherz habe ich jetzt mein zweites Lehrjahr als Buchbinderin begonnen. Ich habe vor Tintenherz so zu binden, wie in den Büchern beschrieben, würdest du es mir signieren?(Und auch eins wollen?) Danke für alles! Eva Kodera

Jenny Kheng

Jenny Kheng asked Cornelia Funke:

Hi! I really loved the Inkheart series - they're beautifully written! I really liked the flow of words in your books - I was wondering if you could give me any advice on how to develop my voice as a writer? -Colette D.

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