Meike
Meike asked Cornelia Funke:

I went with my german class to your interview at Sacred Heart College in Wellington and you said( I think) that your favourite book was The Once And Future King by T.H.White. And this made me think, does reading different genres of books make you write differently? And also, I am a total bookworm (and I absolutely loved Inkheart btw) does reading a lot help your writing ability? Thanks (btw I love everything you do :)

Cornelia Funke I think every book you read influences your writing. But of course you also choose books with a voice that speaks to you. As for reading - yes, I am very sure it does. If you want to be a great potter you should know about clay:) same is true about words!

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