I started blogging in 2006 when I had sold my first novel but it had not yet been published, in those anxious months in between while I learned the whole process. Laini Taylor anxiousblogginglearn Change image and share on social
When I turned to writing fantasy, and writing for young people, it was joyous. It was like discovering an underground lake of ideas that went on forever. Laini Taylor discoverfantasyforever Change image and share on social
I think with world building, it's important to create a sense of culture even if it is just a fantasy, and the best way to do that is to look at a real human culture and see what makes it cohesive. Laini Taylor buildcohesivecreate Change image and share on social
The main thing I've learned is that we all have to learn to work with - and appreciate - the brain we've been given, and not waste time wishing things were easier. Laini Taylor braineasyhave Change image and share on social
When you are young, hone your craft and write shorter pieces instead of novels, because it's really hard to finish a novel. Laini Taylor craftfinishhard Change image and share on social
Never sit staring at a blank page or screen. If you find yourself stuck, write. Write about the scene you're trying to write. Writing about is easier than writing, and chances are, it will give you your way in. Laini Taylor blankchanceeasy share on social
During my second draft pass on my last book I made 20,000 words happen in a week, which is practically supernatural for me, and it would never have been possible without three nights in a hotel in my own city. Laini Taylor 000bookcity share on social
Dialogue is the place that books are most alive and forge the most direct connection with readers. It is also where we as writers discover our characters and allow them to become real. Laini Taylor alivebookcharacter Change image and share on social
I've always been a reader and a writer. Laini Taylor havereaderwriter Change image and share on social
It's easy to get published once you have written a really good book and the hard part, 99 percent of what you need to worry about, is really finishing it. Laini Taylor bookeasyfinish Change image and share on social
