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What did the author hope for when buying a book?
What did the author hope for when buying a book?
- To find a short book
- To find a cheap book
- To find the best book ever (correct)
- To find a popular book
What made the author consider doing drafts when having an idea?
What made the author consider doing drafts when having an idea?
- Receiving advice from a friend
- Reading interviews about writing techniques
- Learning about how George Lucas made Star Wars (correct)
- Attending a writing workshop
What event coincided with the author's decision to try doing drafts?
What event coincided with the author's decision to try doing drafts?
- Getting a new pet (correct)
- Meeting a famous author
- Moving to a new house
- Starting a new job
What did the author realize after completing the first draft of their story?
What did the author realize after completing the first draft of their story?
How did the kitten react when it went outside for the first time?
How did the kitten react when it went outside for the first time?
What did the author think when they came back to read their own story after reading other books?
What did the author think when they came back to read their own story after reading other books?
What book sparked the author's love for stories at 3 years old?
What book sparked the author's love for stories at 3 years old?
Which book profoundly impacted the author during their primary school years?
Which book profoundly impacted the author during their primary school years?
What inspired the author to create stories on a grand scale?
What inspired the author to create stories on a grand scale?
What did the author emphasize as transformative in shaping lives and perspectives?
What did the author emphasize as transformative in shaping lives and perspectives?
What marked a turning point in the author's approach to crafting stories?
What marked a turning point in the author's approach to crafting stories?
What did the author encourage aspiring writers to do with their initial writing?
What did the author encourage aspiring writers to do with their initial writing?
What award did the book 'Varjak Paw' win?
What award did the book 'Varjak Paw' win?
How many drafts did the author work on for the book 'Varjak Paw'?
How many drafts did the author work on for the book 'Varjak Paw'?
How many rejections did the author face before finding a publisher for his book?
How many rejections did the author face before finding a publisher for his book?
What genre is the author's next project 'Tiger' set in?
What genre is the author's next project 'Tiger' set in?
What does the protagonist encounter in an excerpt from the author's book 'Tiger'?
What does the protagonist encounter in an excerpt from the author's book 'Tiger'?
What was the author's initial reaction to the feedback on his book?
What was the author's initial reaction to the feedback on his book?
How does the author describe his book 'Tiger' to the readers?
How does the author describe his book 'Tiger' to the readers?
What does the author's journey from facing rejection to achieving recognition highlight?
What does the author's journey from facing rejection to achieving recognition highlight?
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Study Notes
Author's Journey to Success
- The author initially received negative feedback on his book and felt it wasn't good enough.
- He worked on 17 drafts of the book "Varjak Paw" over five years, continuously improving it.
- Despite facing 90 rejections, the 91st publisher accepted his book for publication.
- The book won the Smarties Prize, voted for by readers, and the Blue Peter Book of the Year award.
- He then worked on "The Outlaw Varjak Paw" and "Phoenix," a space epic, both of which were well-received.
- The author's next project, "Tiger," is set in an alternate world where animals are nearly extinct.
- An excerpt from "Tiger" describes the protagonist encountering a wounded, magical tiger.
- The author encourages readers to give "Tiger" a try, stating it's his best book so far.
- The author is open to answering questions from readers, showing engagement with his audience.
- He reflects on his family's initial doubts about his career choice but acknowledges their support.
- The author's persistence and dedication ultimately led to his success as a published author.
- The story highlights the author's journey from facing rejection to achieving recognition and awards for his work.
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