Random Ants and Picture Books: Mo & Cher Willems on Art, Kids, and Discovery
Mo and Sher Williams discuss their collaborative creative process, emphasizing that children's books function like songs meant to be repeated, requiring the creator to write the 'discovery' rather than just the idea.summaryWriting the Discovery: The creative excitement comes from the discovery of the idea, not the idea itself. The writer's job is to write the journey of discovery so the audience can experience it alongside the creator.takeaway“Your job is not to write the idea. Your job is to write the discovery.”quote
