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I simply write with an intelligent reader in mind. I don't think about how old they are.

— Robert Cormier

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I've never thought about the ages of my readers.

— David Macaulay

In general, I write for ages 12 and up - although I've received emails from readers between the ages of seven and seventy. My books are science fiction.

— Marie Lu

I kind of just write what I like to write. I'm thankful that readers of different ages seem to connect to my stories. I don't consciously think about age demographics when I'm working on my comics.

— Gene Luen Yang

I basically only read books that are over 2,000 years old.

— Hans-Georg Gadamer

Since the moment I could hold a pencil, I have spent nearly all day every day writing. And there is not an age group that I have not written for. You can read me from birth 'til death.

— Kate Forsyth

If I had to give young writers advice, I would say don't listen to writers talking about writing or themselves.

— Lillian Hellman

I just don't think I can write someone drastically younger than me.

— Bryan Lee O'Malley

Young readers are the most challenging, demanding, and rewarding of audiences. Adults often ask why I write for the younger set. My reply: 'I can't think of anyone I'd rather write for.'

— Karen Hesse

✗Opposing Perspectives

To the best of my knowledge, my youngest reader is 10 and the oldest is 95.

— Gail Carriger

I think all writers write from the time they're really young, and you just start asking the question, 'What if?'

— K. A. Applegate