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Do you use a different publisher for all your books? Is it hard to find a publisher?
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Isabella -
I have published with many different companies. It is VERY hard to find a publisher when you start out. After you have had some success it generally gets easier.
BC
I have published with many different companies. It is VERY hard to find a publisher when you start out. After you have had some success it generally gets easier.
BC
Do you use the same process for every single book you write?
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Lea -
Nope - over the years I have used many different approaches, from writing with a very tight outline to just sitting down to see what happens!
BC
Nope - over the years I have used many different approaches, from writing with a very tight outline to just sitting down to see what happens!
BC
Mr. Coville,
What part of the writing proccess is the most important?
What part of the writing proccess is the most important?
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Zara -
Well, all parts of the process are necessary, but if I had to select just one to focus on, it would be getting to know the characters. You can't care about what happens if you don't care about who it happens to!
BC
Well, all parts of the process are necessary, but if I had to select just one to focus on, it would be getting to know the characters. You can't care about what happens if you don't care about who it happens to!
BC
Dear Mr. Coville,
Is your favorite part of writng a book the beginning of the book or the end of the book?
your Friend,
Zoey
Is your favorite part of writng a book the beginning of the book or the end of the book?
your Friend,
Zoey
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Zoey -
Oh, my favorite part is almost always getting to the end. At the beginning I am often struggling to understand the world and the characters. At the end there is often a great rush of words because my "dream brain" has put everything together so that the final part of the story just comes pouring out!
BC
Oh, my favorite part is almost always getting to the end. At the beginning I am often struggling to understand the world and the characters. At the end there is often a great rush of words because my "dream brain" has put everything together so that the final part of the story just comes pouring out!
BC
Hey Bruce! I wrote a message to you earlier but I only wrote "Hey Bruce" but you don't have to reply.
Can you tell me some of your favorite sports,foods,drinks,animals,colors etc. I would ask you your favorite book that you wrote but i bet you don't have one! 🙂 I can't wait to meet you! P.S I will be seeing you in a few min because your in my school! BYE
Can you tell me some of your favorite sports,foods,drinks,animals,colors etc. I would ask you your favorite book that you wrote but i bet you don't have one! 🙂 I can't wait to meet you! P.S I will be seeing you in a few min because your in my school! BYE
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Isabel -
I loved being in your school.
My favorite animal is the dolphin. My favorite color depends on when you ask me (!) but usually it is green,
All best,
BC
I loved being in your school.
My favorite animal is the dolphin. My favorite color depends on when you ask me (!) but usually it is green,
All best,
BC
wow! i can't believe that your in my school. today was the first day i have ever heard of you but my teacher ms. k read us a book of yours called "Biscuits Of Glory" and i absolutely loved it now i want to read all your books, you could even become my favorite author!!!!!! i am dying to read one of your sixth grade alien series!! i am from Miami, Florida well because i was born there and am a citizen but my ancestors are from anambra state and enugu state. so where are you from you seem like an interesting guy and i think your cool i am going to meet you today i'll ask you more questions there bye!!!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Nicole -
Glad you enjoyed "Biscuits of Glory" - it was a fun story to write.
I loved being in your school...it's a terrific place. I so wished I could stay to see the school's production of GREASE!
BC
Glad you enjoyed "Biscuits of Glory" - it was a fun story to write.
I loved being in your school...it's a terrific place. I so wished I could stay to see the school's production of GREASE!
BC
Hi!Bruce Coville,
I am Chinmayi (chin.mayi).WoW! That's wonderful. You are in my school. My teacher told me. I want to read all of your books.But who gave you the inspiration for your books? How do you Get ideas for your books.I also want to be writer. I really like "The Biscuit of Glory". I want to read all of your books. How can you find the characters of the book. Which one of your books is your favourite.
I like aliens. My teacher, Miss.K told us that you also wrote alien books.I was born in India but I came here to stay in Abuja, Nigeria.
I am Chinmayi (chin.mayi).WoW! That's wonderful. You are in my school. My teacher told me. I want to read all of your books.But who gave you the inspiration for your books? How do you Get ideas for your books.I also want to be writer. I really like "The Biscuit of Glory". I want to read all of your books. How can you find the characters of the book. Which one of your books is your favourite.
I like aliens. My teacher, Miss.K told us that you also wrote alien books.I was born in India but I came here to stay in Abuja, Nigeria.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Chinmayi -
I loved visiting your school.
I'm sorry I did not answer before this. I am back in the states now . . . I was on a very tight schedule while I was in Africa!
Glad you liked "Biscuits of Glory" - it was fun to write!
I visited India once, and I would love to go back. It was one of my favorite trips ever.
BC
I loved visiting your school.
I'm sorry I did not answer before this. I am back in the states now . . . I was on a very tight schedule while I was in Africa!
Glad you liked "Biscuits of Glory" - it was fun to write!
I visited India once, and I would love to go back. It was one of my favorite trips ever.
BC
I love books !!!
But I haven't read any of yours. Sometimes by backpack is sooooo heavy because it's filled to the rim with books.
Here are some questions:
What is it like to be an author?
Do you ever get tired of writing?
What gives you inspiration?
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite genre?
What is the best book you have written?
My dad is from Holland and my mom is from Nigeria. I have one sister here name is Tara. She can finish books with one thousand pages in it in one day!!!!! I wish I could read like that!
But I haven't read any of yours. Sometimes by backpack is sooooo heavy because it's filled to the rim with books.
Here are some questions:
What is it like to be an author?
Do you ever get tired of writing?
What gives you inspiration?
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite genre?
What is the best book you have written?
My dad is from Holland and my mom is from Nigeria. I have one sister here name is Tara. She can finish books with one thousand pages in it in one day!!!!! I wish I could read like that!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Phoebe -
I enjoyed my visit to Abuja, and being in your school.
The best book I have written is THE LAST HUNT, the 4th book in the Unicorn Chronicles.
I also wish I could read like your sister!!
BC
I enjoyed my visit to Abuja, and being in your school.
The best book I have written is THE LAST HUNT, the 4th book in the Unicorn Chronicles.
I also wish I could read like your sister!!
BC
Hello my name is Hannah.I am from the U.S.A ,and I am from the great state of California.I live in Abuja. I am African-American. I have never read one of your books ,but I would like to know some of them. I heard that some of your books have aliens in them. That is so cool because I love books about aliens. Please write back to me!!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Hannah -
I have enjoyed visiting your school in Abuja.
I do indeed have aliens in many of my books. In fact I have written over twenty-five books that have aliens!
BC
I have enjoyed visiting your school in Abuja.
I do indeed have aliens in many of my books. In fact I have written over twenty-five books that have aliens!
BC
Hello my name is Sophie. I from Germany but I live in Nigeria and I go to Aisa in Abuja I saw you today. I have blond hair and white peach skin. How many books do you write in a year? I was happy to saw you. I want to read a book from you.Please write back to me!
Your Friend,
Sophie
Your Friend,
Sophie
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Sophie -
I had a wonderful time at your school. It's a terrific place.
How many books do I write a year? It depends on what kind of books I'm writing, how long and/or complicated they are, and how many other things (like traveling) I am doing. I try to write at least two books a year, but I do not always accomplish it.
All best,
BC
I had a wonderful time at your school. It's a terrific place.
How many books do I write a year? It depends on what kind of books I'm writing, how long and/or complicated they are, and how many other things (like traveling) I am doing. I try to write at least two books a year, but I do not always accomplish it.
All best,
BC