There's something about each of my books that I'm really proud of, and there's something about each of my books that I cringe over.
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Sometimes I can spend as long revising a manuscript as I spent writing it in the first place.Margaret Haddix
I loved to read when I was a kid, and as soon as I realized that an actual person got to make up the books I loved so much, I decided that that was the job for me.
Margaret Haddix
After I've sent my revised draft to my agent and editor, they suggest more improvement sand again, this revision phase can take anywhere from a few hours to a few months.
Margaret Haddix
I like the fact that kids are willing to be imaginative and go along with me when I'm telling strange tales.
Margaret Haddix
I write a book over a period of months or years, and when I'm done with it, usually another year goes by before I see it in print. It's hard to be patient and wait.
Margaret Haddix
I like playing around with the words; I love it when I feel like I've picked the exact right word to describe whatever it is I'm trying to describe.
Margaret Haddix
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