10 thoughts on “Looking for writing advice? Check out my free on-line video series, Mission: Write!”

1. Hello Mr. Gibbs,

   I really enjoy your many works! You have mentioned in this Mission: Write class that you enjoy traveling with your family to book settings. So, given the many cultures your books include, do you speak or learn other languages as many of the characters do? I am not a native English speaker, but I read books to become better. Luckily, you have made it quite easy as your stories are exciting and fun.

   Thank you!
   Yorel

2. Yorel Rabeux –

   I do not know nearly as many languages as my characters do, although I always make a point of trying to learn some of the language in every country that I visit. (That may only be a few words, but I figure it can’t hurt to try.)

3. Hi Mr Gibbs,

   I’m writing a book, and struggling with 2 main things, and were hoping you could help me.
   1. How to make dialogue “Interesting”.
   2. How to create a good pace on a story.

   Thanks if you see this.

4. Liam McArt –

   If you go to my writing advice page on this website, there is a link to a website called Mission: Write with a series of videos I did to educate young writers. Perhaps those will be of help to you.

5. Sienna Lee –

   Of course I remember you.

   Here are your answers:

   1) How long it takes to write a book varies greatly depending on the length of the book and how much research is needed to write it. But it’s generally about two years to write all ten drafts.

   2) Yes, a new SS book is coming this fall. (You can always check the Upcoming Releases box on every page of this website — and I will be posting more info about the new SS book in the next few months.)

   3) Ice cream.

6. Sienna Lee –

   I write my own answers. I do not use AI at all.

   I have many favorite ice cream flavors. My least favorite is probably rum raisin.

   If I’m writing, I probably write anywhere from 4-8 hours a day. But it’s important to hjave rest days — and research days — and brainstorming days too.

   My bedtime varies greatly on any given day.

   I do not prefer any of my series over others. If I liked writing one more than another, then I would only write that series.

   I can’t give information about what happens in my books because that ruins ti fun of reading them.

7. Dear Stuart Gibbs,

   Your book series are amazing! I have read all of them and just finished All Ears (it was really good by the way). I had a quick question to ask: Will the 10th book of FunJungle be the last one? I really hope you continue adding on these amazing series and thank you!

   PS: Random Question – Other than your own book series, what is a good book for tweens that you have read that you would suggest? (other than your own).

8. Pushti –

   I am glad that you have enjoyed my books. I do not know how many books there will be in the FJ series.

   On my blog, I have a list of books and authors that I recommend.

9. Hi Mr. Gibbs,

   First of all, thank you for the joy and curiosity your books spark in readers.

   I am curious to ask: What are your thoughts on using AI in your creative process? Some authors worry that AI might dilute their unique voice. On the flip side, it could also be a tool to help you create more stories, faster, reaching even more readers: something that seems in line with your broader mission: to intrigue, delight, and inspire through storytelling.

   Do you feel AI enhances or threatens that purpose?

10. Anonymous

    I absolutely loathe the idea of using AI in my work. I am perfectly capable of coming up with ideas on my own and feel that anything AI could do would be a mediocre version of what I do, and if it can in any way approximate my writing style, that is only because my works were used without my permission to train it.

    I know there are writers who use it, but I will not.