I do think that part of literature's job is to comment on and participate in the social issues of the time. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes comment issue job
When I'm writing, I try not to think things like, 'Gosh, I have to finish writing this book.' Books are very long and it's easy to get discouraged. Instead I think to myself, 'Wow, I have this great story idea, and today I'm going to write two pages of it. That's all - just two pages.' Linda Sue Park bookdiscourageeasy share on social
If you're trying to write about very strong horror, very strong fear or very strong emotion, it's easy to overwrite it. Linda Sue Park easyemotionfear Change image and share on social
After high school, I went to Stanford University and majored in English. Of course, that gave me a chance to do lots more reading and writing. I also received degrees in London and Dublin - where I moved to be near a charming Irishman who became my husband! Linda Sue Park chancecharmdegree share on social
I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year. Jacqueline Novogratz bartendereconomicsinternational Change image and share on social
Basically, I've always had a complex with the way I walk. I've not always been told I've got a bad walk, but someone's always commented on my walk. Jamie Dornan badbasicallycomment Change image and share on social
It got to the point where most of my time went toward writing novels. I would still occasionally write short stories, but only when I was commissioned by an editor to write for a themed anthology or special issue. Tim Pratt anthologycommissioneditor share on social