Authors

How does an author's background and life experience influence his/her writing?

• What do you find interesting about the author’s life?

• What did you learn about the author’s career as a writer?

• What interesting information did you learn about the book? 

• What did you learn about the book’s historical context?

What is something your author does that you want to try in your own writing?

1. Describe the author’s writing style. What stands out to you? What have you learned from the articles you have read and/or the videos you have watched?

2. Identify and describe at least one aspect of the author’s writing style that you would like to try in your own writing.

3. Write for at least 15 minutes, experimenting with a writing style inspired by your book/author.