The most challenging and exciting aspect is the outline and formation of the plot points. This is the stage where the notion of the story begins to take shape, and I can see glimpses of what is to come. Tony DiTerlizzi aspectbeginchallenge share on social
I loved stories as a kid, both being read to me and enjoying on my own. All these stories inspired my imagination, and that's what I have always aimed at doing for my readers: ignite their imaginations. Tony DiTerlizzi aimenjoyignite share on social
I love making books for children. Big kids, little kids, old kids and new. Tony DiTerlizzi bigbookchild Change image and share on social
I want my stories to be understood and enjoyed by anyone, so I need 'beta-readers' who will tell me when the plot is working or not working, and when my writing is concise or vague. Tony DiTerlizzi betaconciseenjoy Change image and share on social
I think I've got a decent imagination. I hope some of my stories inspire other young imaginations. Tony DiTerlizzi decenthavehope Change image and share on social
There are many challenges I face while working on a book. Working within deadlines and schedules is certainly one of the bigger ones for me. I want to create the best possible book I can for my readers with words and pictures - and that takes time to get it just right. Tony DiTerlizzi bigbookchallenge share on social
With the success of 'Spiderwick,' it's allowed me to be able to have the freedom to really be able to tell the stories that I really wanted to tell, that I've always wanted to tell. Tony DiTerlizzi allowfreedomhave Change image and share on social
I get ideas from everywhere: movies, books, movies, nature - it comes into my brain, it sits there for a while, and it starts coming back out. Tony DiTerlizzi backbookbrain Change image and share on social
I love stories. I loved stories when I was a kid. My mom read stories to me all the time. Tony DiTerlizzi kidlovemom Change image and share on social
In 2008, my one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Sophia, suffered a grand mal seizure. It came from nowhere, for no apparent reason, and took hold of my little fairy-girl. Tony DiTerlizzi apparentdaughterfairy Change image and share on social