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
I get a little myopic in the act of doing any writing. I think I'm not as interested or not as able to write about balance, because I think there's something I want to try to get at. I'm trying to get at something about the experience of growing up or about families. Aimee Bender actbalanceexperience share on social
Language is the ticket to plot and character, after all, because both are built out of language. Aimee Bender buildcharacterlanguage Change image and share on social
I love food. I'm not a great cook, but I love to cook, and I like how different it is from writing. Aimee Bender cookfoodgreat Change image and share on social
At readings, audience members sometimes ask if I keep writing past the two hours if I'm on a roll, but I don't. I figure that if I'm on a roll, it's partially because I know I'm about to stop. Aimee Bender audiencefigurehour Change image and 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
Large meadows are lovely for picnics and romping, but they are for the lighter feelings. Meadows do not make me want to write. Aimee Bender feelinglargelight Change image and share on social
I find I can write for two lines, and then I have nothing else to say. For me, the only way to find something comes through the sentence level and sticking with the sentences that give a subtle feeling that there's something more to say. Aimee Bender feltfindgive share on social
Granted, I'm someone who loves words. I've always loved poetry - so it's suited to me. Aimee Bender granthavelove Change image and share on social
