Last night, beloved author Judy Blume appeared at the 92Y to discuss her new book In the Unlikely Event. Comedian Samantha Bee served as the moderator.
Early on in the conversation, Bee asked Blume if she writes with “a vision or intention” for her readers. Blume answered: “For me, I can’t think about an audience…that would paralyze me. You just have to be alone with your characters.” As the evening went on, Blume continued to share advice on writing.
According to Blume, her mind can be a “messy” place which is why her first drafts tend to be “a mess.” As she was working on the Summer Sisters book, she formed a habit of organizing each draft in individual three-ring binders. She also emphasized that all writers must “read” because all writers start off as “readers first.” What do you think? (Photo Credit: Joyce Culver)