Normally, I spend a week on the outline and take two weeks to write the book. — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
People always ask, 'How do you write so many books?' And I say, I work a lot. I work six or seven… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
If you do enough planning before you start to write, there's no way you can have writer's block. I do a complete… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
I started writing when I was 9 years old. I was like this weird kid who would just stay in my room,… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
I haven't written a young-adult book in years. I'm also doing six 'Goosebumps' books a year now. — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
When I write, I try to think back to what I was afraid of or what was scary to me, and try… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
I have a cheat-sheet for each one of my characters about their personality, the way they look, etc. So there is no… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
Kids think you just sit down and start writing. I always tell them you never do that. — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
If you want to be a writer, don't worry so much about writing. Read as much as you can. Read as many… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
It's my job, too, to keep up with pop culture and what the kids are into 'cause you don't want to sound… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
People say, 'What advice do you have for people who want to be writers?' I say, they don't really need advice, they… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
When I write for kids, I have to make sure they know what can't happen. They have to know it's a fantasy.… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
Well, first you have to love writing. A lot of authors love having written. But I enjoy the actual writing. Beside that,… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
Well, I hate it when authors come into a school and they say to kids, 'Write from your heart, only write what… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
Read. Read. Read. Just don't read one type of book. Read different books by various authors so that you develop different styles. — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
I've had a very sheltered life. What can happen to you if you stay home writing all day? — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
It's hard for children's authors to be accepted when they try to write adult books. J.K. Rowling is the exception because people… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
Normally, I spend a week on the outline and take two weeks to write the book. — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
It's my job, too, to keep up with pop culture and what the kids are into 'cause you don't want to sound like an… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
Well, I hate it when authors come into a school and they say to kids, 'Write from your heart, only write what you know,… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
Twitter is fun because it lets me stay in touch with all my original readers who grew up with my books. I love hearing… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
I haven't written a young-adult book in years. I'm also doing six 'Goosebumps' books a year now. — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
People say, 'What advice do you have for people who want to be writers?' I say, they don't really need advice, they know they… — R. L. Stine Copy Share Image
