A couple of pieces of advice for the kids who are serious about writing are: first of all, to read everything you can get your hands on so you can become familiar with different forms of writing: fiction, non-fiction, poetry,… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
If you're very serious about writing it's helpful to find an agent. It's becoming more and more competitive to have your manuscript even looked at by an editor. Many companies don't accept unsolicited manuscripts anymore, so they'll pay more attention… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
For now, I just want things all safe and familiar. My life may not be perfect, but it is what I have known. — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Really, Kristy, a sweater with snowflakes and snowmen on it? You look like a four-year-old.” “Well, you’ve got sheep barrettes in your hair,” I… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“So wear a leotard or something,” I suggested. “Do you think anyone would believe I sleep in my clothes?” she asked. “Probably not.” Mary… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“I hoped that Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey, and I - the Baby Sitters Club - would stay together for a long time.” — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
It's great that there are so many different kinds of books for kids and adults to choose from. I think an eclectic reader is… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“On Claud, though, the look is very cool.) For example, today she was wearing a neon green tank top under a white oversized man’s… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
I love to read, and I don't believe that you have to finish one book before you start another. --Mallory Pike — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
I think the complaint that I hear most often from kids, even kids who like to write is that don't know what to write… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
I am fairly certain that my independent, high-spirited grandmother must have had a childhood similar to Betsy Ray'sAs I read about the School Entertainment… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“I remembered that Stacey was wearing a matching top and skirt made of gray sweatshirt material with big yellow number tens all over it.… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“I pick at what's left of the popcorn and think about the summer, the summer that was both awful and wonderful. I thank Adam,… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
