Kimberly Willis Holt quotes

Other writers definitely influence my writing. What encourages me and inspires me is when I read a good book. It makes me want to be a better writer. (Kimberly Willis Holt)
I'm amazed how the tiniest moments grow into books. View quote
Kimberly Willis Holt
When I was young, I was very shy and quiet, because we moved all the time. My dad was in the Navy, so we moved every two years. View quote
Kimberly Willis Holt
Although I always loved reading and putting words on paper, I never thought about becoming a writer until I was twelve. View quote
Kimberly Willis Holt
If you haven't taken a writing class, take a writing class. I took every class that was available in my area. I went to conferences inside and outside my area to network with people. That's how I got my agent. I found my agent through another agent who was at a conference. View quote
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If you're having trouble finishing a book, it might be that you're trying to fix it as you go. Just finish the story, no matter how terrible you think that first draft is. Then let it cool off. In other words, don't look at it for a while. Then you can rewrite it. View quote
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My biggest disappointment is that once I'm finished working on the characters, I really do expect to see them in the flesh one day. View quote
Kimberly Willis Holt
Write every day. Make writing a part of your life, but also don't be afraid of learning from others because I think you can. I still try to think of myself as a beginner because that way I can keep on learning. View quote
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