What I remember when I started to write was how I couldn't wait to get up in the morning to get to my characters. Judy Blume charactermorningremember Change image and share on social
My characters live inside my head for a long time before I actually start a book about them. Then, they become so real to me I talk about them at the dinner table as if they are real. Some people consider this weird. But my family understands. Judy Blume bookcharacterdinner share on social
A good writer is always a people watcher. Judy Blume goodpeoplewatcher Change image and share on social
I know it's working when I'm writing a book if I'm laughing or crying. Judy Blume bookcrylaugh Change image and share on social
I think divorce is a tragedy, traumatic and horribly painful for everybody. That's why I wrote 'Smart Women.' I want kids to read that and to think what life might be like for their parents. And I want parents to think about what life is like for their kids. Judy Blume divorcehorriblykid share on social
I think the child I was until 12 was so much more interesting than the teenager I became. Judy Blume childinterestteenager Change image and share on social
We can have our beliefs and still read and discuss things. Judy Blume beliefdiscussread Change image and share on social
When I started to write, it was the '70s, and throughout that decade, we didn't have any problems with book challenges or censorship. Judy Blume 70sbookcensorship Change image and share on social
