Åsa Lind

You work as an author. Do you have any advice for children and teenagers who dream of becoming writers themselves?

"My quickest tip is very simple: Write as much as you can! It’s the same with writing and things like playing soccer or the guitar. The more you practice, the more you improve. Equally important, maybe even more important, is to read and think about what you liked in the book. Or maybe what you didn’t like!"

Do you ever get writer’s block? If so, what do you do?

"Yes, sometimes I’ll be writing and just hit a wall. Then I have to move my body. I’ll take a walk or go for a bike ride. Reading my favorite authors is another trick that can help. I often have several ideas going at once, so if I get stuck on one piece of writing, I can make progress on another one."

What’s your top tip to get kids reading for pleasure?

“Read to them! It’s never too early to start reading books together. Sharing a picture book with a little child is a big experience, one that stays with us for the rest of our lives.”