Writers at any age learn how to become better writers by studying what other authors do. Published authors notice and study what their colleagues do, just like students study what friends, published authors and their teacher do. In these clips published authors talk about how they use other authors.
Nicola Davies-Author
Nicola talks about the importance being passionate about a topic.
Ralph Fletcher-Author
Ralph talks about being aware of what’s around you to find ideas.
Lester Laminack-Author
Lester talks about how people who construct writing live in a frame that sees potential in everything.
Mo Willems Author/Illust. :00-:22
Mo shares the three sources for story ideas.