Even though writing articles relies completely on truth, you still must tell an interesting story. You can't worry about people knowing who you are and whether or not they want to read your stories. Kimberly Willis Holt articlecompletelyinterest Change image and share on social
When I was a child, the thing I wanted more than anything was to grow up and live in one house. Since my dad was in the Navy, that wasn't possible. Instead, I lived in a different home every couple of years. Kimberly Willis Holt childcoupledad share on social
Although I sometimes enjoy writing from an adult's perspective, I feel dedicated to the coming of age story - that part of a young person's life where he must make a decision that will change his life forever. I still remember what it's like to be twelve years old. Kimberly Willis Holt adultagechange share on social
When I was young, I was very shy and quiet, because we moved all the time. My dad was in the Navy, so we moved every two years. Kimberly Willis Holt dadmovenavy Change image and share on social
I wear my pajamas. That's the thing I love most about writing. I don't get changed until I actually have to go out of the house. I'll write and take a late lunch or go to a coffee shop when I get where I can't stand the four walls anymore. Kimberly Willis Holt anymorechangecoffee share on social
One of the reasons I write is to be in other people's skin. Kimberly Willis Holt peoplereasonskin Change image and share on social
I'm amazed how the tiniest moments grow into books. Kimberly Willis Holt amazebookgrow Change image and share on social
Other writers definitely influence my writing. What encourages me and inspires me is when I read a good book. It makes me want to be a better writer. Kimberly Willis Holt bookencouragegood Change image and share on social
If you're having trouble finishing a book, it might be that you're trying to fix it as you go. Just finish the story, no matter how terrible you think that first draft is. Then let it cool off. In other words, don't look at it for a while. Then you can rewrite it. Kimberly Willis Holt bookcooldraft share on social
I always tend to write about outsiders. And what's been fun for me is, as I travel around and visit schools, is that other kids that feel the same way relate to some of my characters, and so I hope in some way that's helping them when they want to read about somebody that they can relate to. Kimberly Willis Holt characterfeelfun share on social