Audience Quote by Cassandra Clare
“The great thing about writing for a younger audience is that they will give it to you straight with their responses. They'll tell you exactly what they liked and didn't like, and when they're enthusiastic, they're unashamedly enthusiastic. They'll talk to you about your characters as if they were real people, which is wonderful.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing for Young Adults, Cassandra Clare, 2015
Young readers give honest, direct feedback, revealing genuine reactions to characters and story.
In simple terms: Kids are brutally honest about books.
Listen to their candid reactions.
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When to use this quote
- book clubs
- school libraries
- online reviews
- author events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance honesty with constructive critique?
- What can be learned from enthusiastic responses?
Their honesty may lack nuance or depth.