I don't think I do any formal research. Life is my research. I always begin with a character. I write a chapter about the character and what he or she is doing, thinking, but I don't know what the story… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
Each time I write a new piece, whether a novel, a picture book, a speech or anything, really, it has so much to do… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I love to talk to children about making mistakes. Its important that I tell them about how I dont get it right the first… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I have great respect for children. And I have great respect for their ability as writers. — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
You should know that there are some things for which there are no answers, no matter how beautiful the words may be. — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
“Sadness is Steam rising Tears falling A breath you take in But can't let out As hard as you try.” — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I think it's important to remember where I began. I know that when I talk to other writers, say, writers from the South or… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
“Where else," I will say, "does an old turtle crossing the path Make all the difference in the world?” — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
“Byrd: It is important because we are giving her something to take away with her when she goes. Lalo: What will she take with… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I never work from an outline, and often I don't know how the story will end. — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I'm working on a bunch of things with my daughter Emily. In some ways, she's a smarter and better editor than I am. — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
“There are always things to miss," said Maggie. "No matter where you are.” — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
My inspiration for writing is all the wonderful books that I read as a child and that I still read. I think that for… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
“...there are some things for which there are no answers, no matter how beautiful the words may be.” — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
Life is made up of circles ... Life is not a straight line ... And sometimes we circle back to a past time. But… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
