Jemima Pett
Strange thing, inspiration. Sometimes I wake up with it (especially if I've had a writing problem to think about overnight), other times it's just a case of putting one word after another until they start to make sense again.
Most of my work is character-driven, which means that things happen because that's what the character does, they seem to take on a life of their own and do things you hadn't planned. I think it's the sign of a good character when they do that, but it does lead to unexpected events!
Most of my work is character-driven, which means that things happen because that's what the character does, they seem to take on a life of their own and do things you hadn't planned. I think it's the sign of a good character when they do that, but it does lead to unexpected events!
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Hi! I've recently joined your group on Goodreads. I'm a Brit living in Calgary, Canada until May next year. As someone who has started writing fiction for this age group (with a view to eventual publication) I am keen for advice on which MG books already out there I should read to help my own writing. Any suggestions? Regards, Karen
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