When I begin to write a story, I usually know how things will end. It's the journey toward that point I must discover. The process is sometimes painful, but also exciting. Kimberly Willis Holt begindiscoverend Change image and share on social
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. Kimberly Willis Holt bigcharacterday Change image and share on social
Most of my story ideas come from my childhood. Sometimes they hatch from stories my parents told me, sometimes they come from experiences in my own life, and sometimes they are inspired by mere moments. Kimberly Willis Holt childhoodexperiencehatch share on social
I'm amazed how the tiniest moments grow into books. Kimberly Willis Holt amazebookgrow Change image and share on social
Although I sometimes enjoy writing from an adult's perspective, I feel dedicated to the coming of age story - that part of a young person's life where he must make a decision that will change his life forever. I still remember what it's like to be twelve years old. Kimberly Willis Holt adultagechange share on social
My favorite book is 'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It is multi-layered, and I see something new in it every time I read it. Kimberly Willis Holt bookfavoriteharper Change image and share on social
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. Kimberly Willis Holt bookcooldraft share on social
I was born in a hurricane in Pensacola, Florida... my dad was in the military, so we moved all over the place. But I consider myself a southerner from Louisiana. I've lived in Texas for most of my adult life. Kimberly Willis Holt adultbeardad share on social
Even though writing articles relies completely on truth, you still must tell an interesting story. You can't worry about people knowing who you are and whether or not they want to read your stories. Kimberly Willis Holt articlecompletelyinterest Change image and share on social
I hope the wonder of what happens to my characters never goes away. That yearning keeps me writing. Kimberly Willis Holt characterhopewrite Change image and share on social
