FreshTalkingKids

Ralph Fletcher is the author of many books for kids, including “Flying Solo”,  “Fig Pudding”, and many more. What I like about his books is the writing style that he uses. It seems very… honest, like, the characters seem real. And even though the books are supposed to be for kids, many teachers and librarians I know love to read them and recommend them to everyone! Thanks, Mr. Fletcher! (You can visit him on his website here: http://www.ralphfletcher.com/)

Here’s Ralph Fletcher’s answer to my questions:

How do you edit a novel? Can you describe working with your editor?

The best way to describe my relationship with my editor is to compare it with working with a favorite teacher. Like a good teacher, my editors give me a “reality check” by telling me what works in my working, and what I need to work on. They usually don’t suggest a solution, but they identify an area where the story or poem is weak.

What is your daily writing routine like?

I get up in the morning, get my son off to school, and have breakfast. I read the Boston Globe. I write in my office in my house, and work from about 9 to 12, then have lunch, and maybe go back to write more from 1 to 2 pm. After that I’m done. I have found that I need to give my freshest attention, when I’m most intelligent and wide awake, to my writing.

Thanks again, Mr. Fletcher!