REFUSED TO BE BORED AND BE A BETTER WRITER FOR IT

“If something, some topic gives me that excited feeling in my stomach, I start to research it to see if there is enough to make a good book. If there is, I write it. Anything that amazes me could wind up being the subject of a book.” —Kelly Milner Halls

Not too long ago Jan Fields wrote about this on our blog and in our newsletter. She chose Kelly Milner Halls’ quote about her excitement at finding new weird topics to write about, because, as she wrote, “I think it’s key to nonfiction writing. It’s key to fiction writing. It’s key to writing.”

If you’re not excited by the thing you’re writing, you’ll never get the reader to be excited about it. And if you truly find the topic thrilling, you can stir up interest in topics kids never thought to wonder about. Editors, agents, and published writers often talk about their passion for a project. Passion, excitement, and enthusiasm play a huge part in this business.

For three ways to avoid boring your readers, listen to the full episode.