I was no scholar in college, and was arrogant about what I thought. Cynthia Voigt arrogantcollegescholar Change image and share on social
All I wanted to do was read, to be told stories. Stories were full of excitement and emotions and characters that entertained and often inspired. Cynthia Voigt characteremotionentertain Change image and share on social
I'm not a compulsive writer. I wish I could be compulsive about something. I have no regular writing routine. Cynthia Voigt compulsiveregularroutine Change image and share on social
Kids are really tougher than adults, but we tend to forget this in an affluent society that lets kids indulge themselves. Cynthia Voigt adultaffluentforget Change image and share on social
I'm a big fan of outlining. Here's the theory: If I outline, then I can see the mistakes I'm liable to make. They come out more clearly in the outline than they do in the pages. Cynthia Voigt bigfanliable Change image and share on social
I used to know kids better because I was teaching in a classroom, but I still have a sense of comfort with them. I don't believe that kids have essentially changed. Cynthia Voigt changeclassroomcomfort Change image and share on social
My writing process often begins with a question. I write down ideas and let them stew for about a year. Then, when I sit down to write, I make a list of characters and try to see how they fit. Cynthia Voigt begincharacterfit Change image and share on social
I was eighteen when I wrote my first book, and I can't remember what it was called. I have no idea where the manuscript is - I lost it when I was twenty-one. Cynthia Voigt bookcalleighteen Change image and share on social