When aspiring writers ask me about how they should target their writing, I tell them to pay no attention to that kind of thing. It will restrict you. You will end up falling into stereotypes in an effort to tailor your work toward a perceived genre category. Carrie Vaughn aspireattentioncategory share on social
Have a picture in mind of the kind of career you want, the kind of writer you want to be. This will help you make tough decisions when you reach crossroads - choosing an agent, deciding to accept deals. Carrie Vaughn acceptagentcareer share on social
Writers can feel pretty powerless in the big corporate world of publishing, but sometimes our greatest power is the ability to say 'no.' Carrie Vaughn abilitybigcorporate Change image and share on social
I had a few really bad years in school, just from not fitting in and being bullied. It was kind of brilliant being a military brat, though, because when you're in that kind of situation, you just think, 'I only have to hang on for another year, because then we'll move. It'll be fine if I can just get out of here.' Carrie Vaughn badbratbrilliant share on social
All writing and publishing is very difficult, regardless of genre. There are going to be obstacles no matter what. Carrie Vaughn difficultgenrematter Change image and share on social
I got into an argument with my original publisher. They wanted me to do 'Kitty' and nothing else. I wanted to do lots of things, not just 'Kitty' books. Carrie Vaughn argumentbookkitty Change image and share on social
I admit, I'm suspicious of any career planning that involves chasing the next 'big thing,' just because it's so hard to predict what the next big thing is going to be a couple of years - or even six months - out. Carrie Vaughn admitbigcareer share on social
I was born on Mather Air Force Base near Sacramento, but we moved around a lot. Carrie Vaughn airbasebear Change image and share on social