I write on a very strict 2-hour-a-day schedule, and I really respond to structure and invented rules. So even if I'm finding out good information on a character, I will stop when I'm set to stop. Aimee Bender characterdayfind Change image and share on social
I think teaching keeps me honest because if I'm up in front of a class talking about what I think is important about fiction while knowing I myself have just failed to do that hours earlier at my computer - it's a good and humbling reminder. Aimee Bender classcomputerearly share on social
I love all the arts - so museums, theatre, music, walks near trees or by the ocean, time with people, psychological readings. Aimee Bender artlovemuseum Change image and share on social
In terms of foods for me, I think I have more of the usual associations - foods from childhood that I associate with care and love, from relatives or special restaurants like the kind elderly man who dusted seasoning salt on French fries at the corner burger joint. Aimee Bender associateassociationburger share on social
Novels are so much unrulier and more stressful to write. A short story can last two pages and then it's over, and that's kind of a relief. I really like balancing the two. Aimee Bender balancekindnovel Change image and share on social
As a kid, I often figured it was good to be patient to a fault. Aimee Bender faultfiguregood Change image and share on social
I love the idea of numerology, but I don't really believe in it. But I like thinking about what numbers convey. Aimee Bender conveyidealove Change image and share on social
I have trouble describing my own style, since it's sort of like describing my own eye color or something. Aimee Bender colordescribeeye Change image and share on social
I liked Hans Christian Andersen because the tales were so dark and tragic. Aimee Bender andersenchristiandark Change image and share on social
One thing I don't want to feel is marketplace pressure, so I'm really glad I enjoy teaching because I can rely on that for a salary. I think it would be such a different game if I had to write a book that has to sell well. Aimee Bender bookenjoyfeel share on social
