For me it was perfect, because it wasn't a very competitive environment, and it was a studio program. They basically send you off, and say, bring us some work, and we'll help you improve it. It really rewarded self-discipline. Anthony Doerr basicallybringcompetitive share on social
I guess whatever maturity is there may be there because I've been keeping a journal forever. In high school my friends would make fun of me - you're doing your man diary again. So I was always trying to translate experience into words. Anthony Doerr diaryexperienceforever share on social
I always told my dad I'd play professional football. Anthony Doerr dadfootballplay Change image and share on social
Travel definitely affects me as a writer. Anthony Doerr affecttravelwriter Change image and share on social
My sister-in-law is a painter, and I'll say, how long did it take you to paint that painting. She'll say, It took me maybe three days, but it took me all my life to get the skills to paint that painting. Anthony Doerr daylawlife share on social
Short stories are wonderful and extremely challenging, and the joy of them, because it only takes me three or four months to write, I can take more risks with them. It's just less of your life invested. Anthony Doerr challengeextremelyinvest share on social
I write reviews of science books for the Boston Globe, so I like to give science books. Anthony Doerr bookbostongive Change image and share on social
Anyone who has spent a few nights in a tent during a storm can tell you: The world doesn't care all that much if you live or die. Anthony Doerr caredielive Change image and share on social