'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
Most of my job life has had to do with welfare, first helping people find work and then as an administrator. The earlier experience was more direct and satisfying, and I enjoy thinking that a bunch of people somewhere are doing better today than they might have done if not for me. Gail Carson Levine administratorbunchdirect 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
Encourage children to write their own stories, and then don't rain on their parade. Don't say, 'That's not true.' Applaud flights of fantasy. Help with spelling and grammar, but stand up and cheer the use of imagination. Gail Carson Levine applaudcheerchild 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
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
As a child, I loved fairy tales because the story, the what-comes-next, is paramount. As an adult, I'm fascinated by their logic and illogic. Gail Carson Levine adultchildfairy 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