I don't listen to music when I write. I need silence. Louis Sachar listenmusicsilence Change image and share on social
I don't think too much about the audience when I'm writing... I'm aware that 'Holes' was read by kids as young as 8, up to adults. Louis Sachar adultaudienceaware Change image and share on social
The media tends to portray the teenage world as one where drinking and sex is taken for granted. In fact, I think most teenagers don't drink, are unsure of themselves, and feel awkward around members of the opposite sex. Louis Sachar awkwarddrinkfact share on social
When I wrote 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School' I never expected it to be published. It was kind of a hobby. Now, it's a job, but it's a job I like very much. Louis Sachar expecthobbyjob Change image and share on social
I'm no good at describing my books. 'Holes' has been out now for seven years, and I still can't come up with a good answer when asked what that book is about. Louis Sachar answeraskbook Change image and share on social
I really began to love to read while in high school, and my favorite authors were my heroes: J.D. Salinger, Kurt Vonnegut. Louis Sachar authorbeginfavorite Change image and share on social
When I write a novel, every word is mine. I welcome suggestions from my editor, but in the end, I make all the final decisions. Louis Sachar decisioneditorend Change image and share on social
I'm an avid bridge player. I usually go to the local bridge club three or four times a week. I've always been a game-player, and I think bridge is one of the greatest games ever invented. It's too bad that not many young people play it any more. Louis Sachar avidbadbridge share on social
I write in the mornings, two or three hours every day, and then at least four times a week I play in a duplicate game at a bridge club. I try to go to tournaments three, four, or five times a year. Louis Sachar bridgeclubday Change image and share on social
I guess what led to me writing 'Holes' was having moved to Texas in 1991, and it was sort of my reaction to Texas. Louis Sachar guessholelead Change image and share on social
