Sofia Enger

Sofia Enger asked Jack Gantos:

What do you do when you get writer's block? I've been getting it lately.

Jack Gantos I don't worry about it. Worry, I assume, only antagonizes the condition. Don't bother to write through a bought of writers drought (I don't believe in writers block). Just take a week off and read good books. Reading dissolves the most difficult worries and refreshes and re-inspires the writer. Be kind to yourself. Read MOBY DICK and at the end you will pick up a pen like Ahab with a harpoon. Thanks, Jack

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Ila M.

Ila M. asked Jack Gantos:

Hi I love your work and it inspire me to start writing books myself and I'm only in 9th grade. I just want to know is their any tips you can give me? P.S. Can't wait for your new book!!!!

A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Jack Gantos:

Where do you get the ideas for your characters? Are any of your characters really you or have your traits?

Cassie Brumage

Cassie Brumage asked Jack Gantos:

What is your primary inspiration for your books? I teach 6th grade and we are talking about the 6 traits of writing. They would love to hear about where your ideas come from and what process you use when writing!

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