Why ingrid law wrote savvy

I do some other creative thing, I take a walk, I have a snack, or I pet the dogs. Sometimes we need time to think, imagine, and reflect without the pressure of a piece of paper or a computer staring us in the face. Imagining is a big part of the writing process. So is stepping away sometimes to let your subconscious work on things. Will you read my writing if I send it to you? If you want writing feedback, ask your friends and family to read your stories, or join or start a writing club.

It could be fun! What made you want to write books? I was a very nervous child--always worried about something--and I discovered that inventing stories and creating new worlds and characters kept me from worrying as much. Worry is all about "What if? How long does it take you to write a book? Every book is different. Savvy took about a year. Scumble took over two years. Switch took over three years. Why did you decide to switch to a new main character with each new book? Since the savvy books are about growing up and discovering the surprising magic and challenges that go hand-in-hand with turning thirteen, I wanted to explore savvy birthdays from new and different points of view, while still letting readers spend time with some familiar characters at the same time.

Did you go to college? What should you study in school if you want to be a writer? I went to college for several years in Denver, Colorado.

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All Interviews. Book Clubs. I've given speeches and workshops, and I love speaking with adults as part of a panel or discussion. Having some interaction can be far more fun and rewarding for everyone than a straightforward speech or lecture.

When I do the latter, I try to make my presentations fun and lighthearted. The best visits are always the ones where my time with the students is the 'icing on the cake' of their reading experience. It can be a challenge trying to balance life as a single parent, the time I need to write, and large amounts of travel. But I always enjoy connecting with students, librarians, and teachers at schools, libraries, and conferences. I also enjoy seeing parts of the country I've never been to before, and returning to the places I have been and loved.

During times of the year when travel is more difficult, Skype is making it easier to connect with people in a variety of settings. I am also available to travel to select events throughout the year.

Do you ever make appearances at more than one school in an area? Could schools and libraries from one area join together to bring you to their institution? I can visit venues in one trip. I have even had two schools share a day in order to share the costs involved in scheduling a visit.

I have certain guidelines as to the number of presentations I'm able to do in one day, and am happy to discuss the options and details as I get requests.

I hope to inspire audience members to find the courage it takes to trust and believe in their own voices and creative processes, to love stories and words, and to see that there can be great fun to be found in elements of the writing process that some may find less enjoyable like research and revisions.

My most memorable experiences are those in which the students worked really hard on fabulous projects or made great strides to accomplish things in conjunction with my visit. It can be both humbling and inspiring to see how meaningful meeting an author can be to young people.