Ask the Author: Caroline Hickey
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Caroline Hickey
The Hurricane Girls by Kimberly Willis Holt!
Caroline Hickey
I'm working on two different things at the moment, and excited about both! I don't usually give details while I'm in the first draft stage because the book often changes significantly.
Caroline Hickey
I get most of my ideas from listening and observing kids at my daughters' activities and school events, as well as driving carpool! If you want to write for kids, I recommend spending a lot of time with your target audience.
Caroline Hickey
Read, read, read, and write, write, write. Also, find a writer's group for both editing and emotional support.
Caroline Hickey
This is easy -- getting emails from readers! It's the best feeling in the world.
Caroline Hickey
If I'm writing and I get stuck, I take my dog for a long walk and try to think about anything other than what I'm working on. When I get back to my desk, my brain is usually revived from the fresh air and I can jump back in!
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