Believe it or not, I sold my first novel, 'Crank,' with only seventy-five pages complete. It was in verse then, and it was hard-hitting then. Ellen Hopkins completecrankhard Change image and share on social
For short term relaxation, I take a hot tub. It's my best way to unblock writers' block, too. For a bit longer relaxation, I enjoy camping. Just being in the wilderness, with no phones or computers or anything I have to do really refreshes my spirit. Ellen Hopkins biteblockcamp share on social
There are people who think it's easier to write books in verse, and it's definitely not. Ellen Hopkins bookeasypeople Change image and share on social
Christmas is far and away my favorite holiday. I love everything about it, from the event that inspired it, hoping for a white one, to wrapping presents. But mostly I love having family and friends gathered, and sharing traditions. Ellen Hopkins christmaseventfamily share on social
And at some point I would like to talk my publisher into doing an anthology of my poetry alongside some teen readers' poetry. It would be fun, and really wonderful to get their stuff out there. Ellen Hopkins alongsideanthologyfun Change image and share on social
I write books for young adults because I truly connect with them on some very deep level. They are our hope, our future, and inspiring them to be the best they can be is very important to me. Ellen Hopkins adultbookconnect Change image and share on social
Without poetry, stories would be told in sepia. Ellen Hopkins poetrysepiastory Change image and share on social
People inspire me. Everyone is such an individual and has unique stories. I'm a voyeur. I eavesdrop. Sometimes I ask questions. And sometimes people just want to tell me their stories. Ellen Hopkins eavesdropindividualinspire Change image and share on social
I never actually plan sequels. They demand to be done. Ellen Hopkins demandplansequel Change image and share on social
I couldn't have known 'Crank' was going to be published, let alone become a big hit. That book was very personal for me: I had to tell the story for myself. Ellen Hopkins bigbookcrank Change image and share on social
