Cynthia Voigt
Cynthia Voigt
Cynthia Voigtis an American writer of books for young adults dealing with various topics such as adventure, mystery, racism and child abuse. Her first book in the Tillerman family series, Homecoming, was nominated for several international prizes and adapted as a 1996 film. Her novel Dicey's Song won the 1983 Newbery Medal...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth25 February 1942
CountryUnited States of America
eighteen manuscript wrote
I was eighteen when I wrote my first book, and I can't remember what it was called. I have no idea where the manuscript is - I lost it when I was twenty-one.
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My writing process often begins with a question. I write down ideas and let them stew for about a year. Then, when I sit down to write, I make a list of characters and try to see how they fit.
compulsive regular
I'm not a compulsive writer. I wish I could be compulsive about something. I have no regular writing routine.
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I'm a big fan of outlining. Here's the theory: If I outline, then I can see the mistakes I'm liable to make. They come out more clearly in the outline than they do in the pages.
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...a really good friend, the kind of friend who - when they were together both of them were more able to be who they really were.
character stories emotion
All I wanted to do was read, to be told stories. Stories were full of excitement and emotions and characters that entertained and often inspired.