I can always tell when I'm about to start writing. I go through cycles in reading. When I'm beginning to start to write something, I start reading what I think of as good literature. I read things with wonderful language. — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I have to write what I can write, and writing the text of a picture book is like walking a tightrope, if you ramble off... As my friend Julius Lester says, 'A picture book is the essence of an experience.' — 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
