"Ever since I began writing, I kept a notebook in which I wrote down ideas! I couldn't begin to tell you how slowly I write. It took me six long years to write James and the Giant Peach. Good writing is hard to come by, and the only way to become a good writer is to practice, practice, practice! When you do get an idea, grab it, and immediately write it down; otherwise, you might forget it. Develop your ideas into stories, paragraphs, or poems. Never become discouraged if it takes a long time before you write something you really like!"