The first time I can remember thinking that I would like to be a writer came in sixth grade, when our teacher Mrs. Crandall gave us an extended period of time to write a long story. I loved doing it. I started working seriously at becoming a writer when I was seventeen. Bruce Coville crandallextendgive share on social
I feel like a very lucky person. From the time I was young, I had a dream of becoming a writer. Now that dream has come true, and I am able to make my living doing something I really love. Bruce Coville dreamfeellive Change image and share on social
In terms of age, I think I've covered about as wide a range as is possible, having written everything from picture books to early chapter books to middle grade novels to YA to one adult novel - and having been editor and lead writer for a magazine for retired people! Bruce Coville adultagebook share on social
I grew up around the corner from my grandparents' dairy farm, which was three miles outside of a small town called Phoenix. Bruce Coville callcornerdairy Change image and share on social
Most of all, I love being a storyteller. And yes, I want to make a good living, but I'm not always driven by the best commercial sense. Bruce Coville commercialdrivegood Change image and share on social
Every book is like starting over again. I've written books every way possible - from using tight outlines to writing from the seat of my pants. Both ways work. Bruce Coville bookhaveoutline Change image and share on social
I tend to be more of a novel writer. In fact, some of my novels started out as short stories, and I just got carried away! I think some of my best writing is in the short story form, but novels come more naturally to me. Bruce Coville carryfactform share on social
I know what I'm going to write for the next three years. It's frustrating, because if I get a good new idea, I have to put it aside. Bruce Coville frustrategoodidea Change image and share on social
My writing works best when I remember that bookish child who adored reading and gear the work toward him. Bruce Coville adorebookishchild Change image and share on social
I loved teaching. I used to teach fourth grade. Bruce Coville fourthgradelove Change image and share on social
