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According to Rex, having his book turned into a movie “was amazing.” “The True Meaning of Smekday” was his first novel. Unlike other authors Rex talked to, Dreamworks often called Rex into their studio and asked for his suggestions on the movie.
One of the things Rex does is to “not write in order.” If there is a scene that you want to write, he explained, go ahead and write it. Everything doesn’t have to be in order until you finish the draft and are ready to revise.
Some characters can be mean, others are kind. To create relatable characters, Rex says, the best thing is to base them on real people. There shouldn’t be a character that is just there. All characters should be their own, full individuals.
In the end, I learned about different techniques for prewriting and writing, the story behind one of Rex’s books, and what authors do when their stories become movies.
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Faruqi is currently working on a second graphic novel and a new middle grade novel.
Faruqi advises young writers to “Keep a journal or notebook and a regular writing time where you practice the art of writing. Also, read a lot for inspiration and to give free rein to your imagination.”
I am looking forward to reading more of Faruqi’s books, and I encourage you to do so as well!
