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“I think I do pretty well with child characters. It's hard to write kids that are realistic, not annoying, and bring something to the story.”

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Elizabeth Hoyt

Elizabeth Hoyt, born in 1970, is a renowned American romance novel author. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and captivating storylines, which have won her a large following among readers. more

“I pretty much started out writing full time. I was an at-home mom and when my youngest entered kindergarten, I started writing. I was 35, and before that I really hadn't written at all. Which means, I guess, that a) it's never too late to start a writing career (or any career you really want) and b) it's OK to get to your mid-30s and still not know what you want to be when you grow up.”

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Author:Elizabeth Hoyt

“I write both at home and at coffee shops, and I have a terrible work ethic - I have a tendency to write most of my books right before the deadline. I'm trying to work on that, but so far, I'm not getting any more organized.”

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“As for inspiration, I find stark fear of missing the deadline very inspiring.”

Inspiration Missing Deadline Starks Very Inspiring

Author:Elizabeth Hoyt

“It's rather mystifying when you think about writing songs - where they come from, and how they're born.”

Thinking Writing Song Born Writing Songs

Author:Tom Waits

“I like writing melody without an instrument. It's just so - it's more like the choreography of a bee; you just go.”

Writing Instruments Melody Bees Choreography

Author:Tom Waits

“Any woman who wishes to be an intellectual, to write non-fiction, to deal with theory, faces a lot of discrimination coming her way and perhaps even self-doubt because there aren't that many who've gone before you. And I think that the most powerful tool we can have is to be clear about our intent. To know what it is we want to do rather than going into institutions thinking that the institution is going to frame for us.”

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Author:Bell Hooks

“My focus has always been on the work - that work being critical thinking and writing. I am always doing that. That's where I am, wherever I am. Critical thinking and writing as my heartbeat.”

Thinking Writing Focus Critical Heartbeat Critical Thinking

Author:Bell Hooks

“One of the things I find most exciting is talking with people who are working with my work. Who are using it in some way with their life to address everyday politics of meaning.”

People Way Talking Exciting Everyday Addresses

Author:Bell Hooks

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