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Hey Bruce? I have to do an author study and I was wondering if you could tell me what inspired you to write your stories?
Thanks -Jenna
Thanks -Jenna
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Jenna -
Well, to begin with, there is generally a different inspiration or starting point for each story. (Sometimes it is just that I have a deadline and need to write something!)
The overall inspiration is that I love books, love them desperately, and wanted to make books of my own. That and my very fine sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Crandall, who was the first one who made me think I really could be a writer.
Good luck with your project.
BC
Well, to begin with, there is generally a different inspiration or starting point for each story. (Sometimes it is just that I have a deadline and need to write something!)
The overall inspiration is that I love books, love them desperately, and wanted to make books of my own. That and my very fine sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Crandall, who was the first one who made me think I really could be a writer.
Good luck with your project.
BC