Writing Advice

Advice from Vivian Vande Velde

Vivian Vande Velde is the author of many award-winning young adult novels, including Never Trust a Dead Man, winner of the Best Young Adult category in the 2000 Edgar Award. Her other novels include the popular Dragon's Bait, and the futuristic game novel Heir Apparent. She has also published several collections of short stories, including Curses, Inc. Her personal advice to us on making use of a writing community, and on the writing process itself, is both insightful and inspiring.

Advice from Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry has written many widely popular books for children and young adults. She has received the Newbery Medal for two of her works: Number the Stars, and The Giver. Ms. Lowry is also known for her popular Anastasia Krupnik series, written for children. Her clear, concise advice to Writers Circle is helpful to all aspiring writers as she gives us the point of view of both the writer and the reader.