abby asked Cornelia Funke:

Hi Cornelia! I am a huge fan of your books and I am also an aspiring author. I was hoping you might have some advice for me about sticking to writing. How many words would you recommend trying to write in a day? I also have so many ideas, but I jump around and never finish. I have finally chosen one to see through first, but now I am having trouble finishing my plot and just writing in general. Any advice?

Cornelia Funke sorry Shallan, I only saw these questions now! Don't count words when you write. Stories don't like to be managed like bank accounts! Walk into the labyrinth of the story you chose and don't turn around when it tries to discourage you with its hedges and traps. Keep walking until the heartbeat of your story gets so loud that you are lost and won't ever give up on it until you learned about all its secrets. Then make your way back and polish the treasure you found over and over again, until you can show it to others:)

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