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
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
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
When language is treated beautifully and interestingly, it can feel good for the body: It's nourishing; it's rejuvenating. Aimee Bender beautifullybodyfeel 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
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'm obsessed with adolescence. I love to write about people in their 20s. It's such a fraught and exciting and kind of horrible time. Aimee Bender 20sadolescenceexcit 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 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 like birthday cake. It's so symbolic. It's a tempting symbol to load with something more complicated than just 'Happy birthday!' because it's this emblem of childhood and a happy day. Aimee Bender birthdaycakechildhood Change image and share on social
