I used to work in the video game industry before I became a full-time writer. — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
I write the story as it comes to me - YA is my natural voice, not a conscious choice. — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
In general, I write for ages 12 and up - although I've received emails from readers between the ages of seven and… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
Before I ever begin writing a new story, I have to sketch my characters out on paper. It's part of my process… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
I'm not much of an outliner in general. I tend to wing my way through all my drafts, which means writing a… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
I had an erroneous idea that writing a duology would be simpler than writing a trilogy because I would get to cut… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
Writing the first draft of a new story is incredibly difficult for me. I will happily do revisions, because once I can… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
As a writer, I try to appeal to the 'elusive boy audience' the same way I try to appeal to everyone: I… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
I've always had this interest in sibling relationships because I don't have any siblings. I'm completely a product of the one-child policy… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
What can I say: I'm a writer - I enjoy forcing pain and suffering on my characters! — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
When I first came over to the States, I started writing, I think, as a way to help myself learn English. I… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
Writing is an extremely rewarding and humbling process, and I've learned to go with it, that even if it feels absolutely impossible,… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
My first three manuscripts were epic fantasy - like high fantasy - and then the fourth one was a historical fantasy about Mozart as… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“When you refuse to ask for help, it tells others that they also shouldn't ask for help from you.” — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
You're brilliant,"he says."But you're a fool to stay with someone like me." I close my eyes at the touch of his hand."Then we are… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the great Republic of America, to our Elector Primo, to our glorious states, to unity against the… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“I stand there for a while, then sit cross-legged before it and bow my head. "Hi, Metias," I say in a soft voice. "Today's… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“They’re making me so weak that I’m on the verge of collapsing to the floor. I’ve kissed a few boys in the past . . . but… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
We determine whether a book is for boys or girls long before the reader gets a chance to decide: we package them with soldiers… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
You should have taken me with you," I whisper to him. Then I lean my head against his and begin to cry. In my… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
Be true to yourself. But that's something everyone says and no one means. No one wants you to be yourself. They want you to… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“No, it wasn't the attention he needed. He just wanted to create something and know that it mattered to someone, that he mattered. That… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
