I have always been drawn to coming-of-age stories and books and movies featuring compelling young characters. Emily Giffin agebookcharacter Change image and share on social
I try to write about real women, real people - in other words flawed characters. Emily Giffin characterflawedpeople Change image and share on social
Guilt is a supreme waste of time and energy. Emily Giffin energyguiltsupreme Change image and share on social
A theme in a lot of my books - and in my own life - is making choices that you feel you should make, or what society wants you to make, as opposed to what is truly right for you. Emily Giffin bookchoicefeel Change image and share on social
I really try to focus on my books and readers. Emily Giffin bookfocusreader Change image and share on social
Inevitably I draw on my own relationships when I write, so if I'm writing about a fight between a husband and his wife, of course I'm going to think about a recent fight with my husband. Or if I'm writing about sisters, of course I'm going to think about my sister. Emily Giffin drawfighthusband share on social
Often I feel that projects overwhelm us when we look at how many hours are involved until completion. But just getting started is usually not that difficult. Emily Giffin completiondifficultfeel Change image and share on social
It's a funny thing - when I'm crazed with work, spending time with my children relaxes me. Yet, at the end of a long weekend with them, the very thing I need to relax is a little work and time away from them! Emily Giffin childcrazedend share on social
