I found that I was much more interested in writing and that I didn't like the illustrating at all. I had always been the hardest on myself when I drew and painted. I am not hard on myself when I write. I like what I write, so it is a much happier process. Gail Carson Levine drawfindhappy share on social
Get to know your kids' minds and how they think. Gail Carson Levine kidmind Change image and share on social
It feels presumptuous to think of writing for adults. Gail Carson Levine adultfeltpresumptuous Change image and share on social
Most of the authors I liked were dead, so it didn't seem like a safe occupation. Gail Carson Levine authordeadoccupation Change image and share on social
'EIla Enchanted' began in a marvelous writing course at New York City's The New School. Gail Carson Levine begincityeila Change image and share on social
I didn't want to be a writer. First I wanted to act, and then I wanted to be a painter like my big sister. Gail Carson Levine actbigpainter Change image and share on social
I loved fairy tales as a kid, so that's where my mind gravitates. Gail Carson Levine fairygravitatekid Change image and share on social
My good ideas are shy. But if they see that I treat the stupid ideas with respect, they come forward. Gail Carson Levine forwardgoodidea Change image and share on social
I make mistakes on a very grand scale. Gail Carson Levine grandmakemistake Change image and share on social
I was excited to make my own 'Neverland.' Gail Carson Levine excitemakeneverland Change image and share on social