I'd grown up an athletic child, a competitive soccer player since age 4, with stints ranging from months to years in gymnastics, softball, volleyball. V. E. Schwab ageathleticchild Change image and share on social
As for advice for aspiring authors, the best I can give is to be brave. It sounds like a simple enough thing, but it's not. Rejection is such an integral part of this journey, and it never goes away. V. E. Schwab adviceaspireauthor Change image and share on social
Fencing is a game of living chess, a match where reflexes only work in combination with intent, and mind and body must work together at every moment. V. E. Schwab bodychesscombination Change image and share on social
It's not what people do that matters, it's why they do it. V. E. Schwab matterpeople Change image and share on social
So many people think that if you're writing fantasy, it means you can just make everything up as you go. Want to add a dragon? Add a dragon! Want some magic? Throw it in. But the thing is, regardless of whether you're dealing with realism or fantasy, every world has rules. Make sure to establish a natural order. V. E. Schwab adddealdragon share on social