Wendelin Van Draanen Quotes

Wendelin Van Draanen — American Author born on January 06, 1965,

Wendelin Van Draanen is an American writer of children's and young-adult fiction, especially detective, mystery, and spy stories. And attended college at Bradford University... (wikipedia)

Don't even try to talk to me when I'm watching the moon. That's my moon, baby.

Writing is work. It takes a lot of contemplation, concentration, and out-and-out sweat. People tend to romanticize it, that somehow your work appears by benefit of some mystical external force. In reality, to be a writer, you have to sit down and write. It's work, and often it's hard work.

Part of my motivation for writing mysteries for young people is that I loved mysteries when I was growing up, and now that I'm on the creative end of things, I'm discovering that they're even more fun to write!

I rewrite my books many times before submitting them, and after my editor takes a look I wind up rewriting some more! It's a good thing I learned at an early age to keep on trying. Stick to it, and eventually you'll get there.

There are certain things I believe we need to keep in our emotional arsenal as we navigate through life. Hope is a big one. The more of that we can carry, the better.

Wendelin Van Draanen Quotes

Wendelin Van Draanen Quotes

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