My fifth grade teacher Mr. Straussberger noticed I was having trouble with some of my book reports, but he knew I loved to draw. He gave me extra credit if I did a drawing from the book that I was reading. Tony DiTerlizzi bookcreditdraw share on social
I love books, and I love to read, and I had ideas for books that I thought would be neat to read. Tony DiTerlizzi bookidealove Change image and share on social
I think about what 10-year-old Tony would want that 40-year-old Tony can make. Tony DiTerlizzi maketonyyear 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
I was a tremendous fan of the original Kenneth Grahame short story, 'The Reluctant Dragon.' Tony DiTerlizzi dragonfangrahame Change image and share on social
I've always been a chameleon from book to book, like a director who does different films in the best possible way. Tony DiTerlizzi bookchameleondirector Change image and share on social
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 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
