Ask the Author: Holly Wilson Bennett
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Holly Wilson Bennett
Reading, newspapers, actual life experiences. So far my first two books have been from experiences and the last one from extensive research. My bibliography for Adventurous Children of the Donner Party is quite extensive.
Holly Wilson Bennett
You choose your subjects and you work on your own timeline. Writers should write for themselves first and then for the reader.
Holly Wilson Bennett
I an my daughter in law are working on my website. I have lesson plans and am working on activities for students. I want an interactive website where kids, adults and teachers can ask questions.
Holly Wilson Bennett
Write. Start a journal so you write what you know about.
Also, set goals, whether it be a poem or short story, write.
Also, set goals, whether it be a poem or short story, write.
Holly Wilson Bennett
Often, I will noodle in my head when I want to write, but if you don't write it down, the thoughts can be lost.
I find setting aside a time, early morning works for me, to sit and write. No criticism, just write and check back the next day.
I find setting aside a time, early morning works for me, to sit and write. No criticism, just write and check back the next day.
Holly Wilson Bennett
Since childhood I have been fascinated by the Donner Party story. I then began accumulating books as I researched their saga across the US. Most books are written for adults and although all ages can read this book, I thought one directed towards the child would make a great book. There is so much to learn and be inspired by with this story.
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