I never work from an outline, and often I don't know how the story will end. Patricia MacLachlan endoutlinestory Change image and share on social
Being married to a psychologist, I realize that I learn more from imperfections. Patricia MacLachlan imperfectionlearnmarry Change image and share on social
I have great editors, and I always have. Somehow, great editors ask the right questions or pose things to you that get you to write better. It's a dance between you, your characters, and your editor. Patricia MacLachlan characterdanceeditor Change image and share on social
Looking back, I see that I write books about brothers and sisters, about what makes up a family, what works and what is nurturing. Patricia MacLachlan backbookbrother Change image and share on social
I love to talk to children about making mistakes. It's important that I tell them about how I don't get it right the first time. We live in such a perfectionist society, and they see so many finished products and polished performances. Patricia MacLachlan childfinishimportant share on social
