Writing Children's Books Quotes
Collection of top 26 famous quotes about Writing Children's Books
Writing Children's Books Quotes & Sayings
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It ought to be a crime for any woman to have children that writes books.
— Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon
After serving in the Korean War, I actually started working towards a master's degree in finance.
— John Cullum
It seems to me that not only the writing in most children's books condescends to kids, but so does the art. I don't want to do that.
— Chris Van Allsburg
Writing for children is important to me because I want children to develop the same love of books I had as a child.
— Darlene Foster
I came from a family of incredible storytellers, but I didn't start writing children's books until I was 41 years old.
— Patricia Polacco
I resisted children's writing for a long time. I saw myself as a writer of literary fiction. But I had so much more fun writing kids' books.
— Ellen Potter
It is hard that people don't just let you do your job for them and entertain, and then carry on your own life.
— Blake Lively
First rule of writing: When still a child, make sure you read a lot of books. Spend more time doing this than anything else.
— Zadie Smith
I keep writing children's books, I keep making children's books, because I still have them inside of me.
— Oliver Jeffers
After the children grew up, I began to focus on my writing. My first books were part of a trilogy ... The 'Wind Dance' trilogy.
— Iris Johansen
My books are inspired by children - sometimes my own.
My writing is powered by chocolate - not always my own! — Cas Lester
My writing is powered by chocolate - not always my own! — Cas Lester
On the Writing Process:
When in doubt, take it out., — Barbara DaCosta
When in doubt, take it out., — Barbara DaCosta
I take my hat off to mums who have lots of kids. Anyone that says being a mum isn't a full-time job has obviously never had any.
— Ashley Jensen
It's the witching hour once more-
When the Muse comes out to play.
He calls me through that magic door-
Where galaxies of worlds await! — Belle Whittington
When the Muse comes out to play.
He calls me through that magic door-
Where galaxies of worlds await! — Belle Whittington
I never set out to write books for children. I don't have a feeling that I'm gonna save children or my life is devoted.
— Maurice Sendak
I started writing books for children because I could illustrate them myself and because, in my innocence, I thought they'd be easier.
— Mark Haddon
I was inspired to write children's books, but without blood and gore.
— Stanley Williams
You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.
— Madeleine L'Engle
to leaders - people are emotional and you can take them for a ride as long as they continue to be gullible
— Anno Nomius
Children read books, not reviews. They don't give a hoot about critics.
— Isaac Bashevis Singer