J. Anderson Coats Visit

J. Anderson Coats!

• It was fun and interesting.
• Now I want to write a book.
• Anyone can be a writer if they want to.
• I am really looking forward to talking to her again. Now, I want to read some of her books!
• I learned a lot of things about how to sorta feel confident about who you are as a person and how to let your writing have a special story to tell.
• She was bullied, like everyone that has a good career in life.
• She loves what she does.
• Writing doesn’t always go your way and it’s not going to be perfect the first time you do it.
• Authors are patient and driven.
• Even if you can’t write, just try.
• You can do something that you never think about doing for a living and be very successful with it. No matter how many ups or downs you have.
• It was inspirational.
• Authors are just like every other person.

J. Anderson Coats’ Words of Wisdom

• “Every book is more different, some need more research. The voice happens differently in your head and the more you write, the better it gets.”
• “Learn to write this book.”
• “When you take risks, you get better.”
• Nobody should feel like they can’t write because everyone has a story and should tell it. If you have any doubts, remember it is natural.”
• “I learned that writing kept me going during hard times. It helped me feel better putting my feelings on a page.”
• “Ideas come from everywhere. They intrude on your life, you have a thought, see something on the news, and it sticks with you.”
• “I like to create something out of nothing.”