I asked Kurtz to describe her writing style. Although her present focus may be on a manuscript's final revisions, she may simultaneously be refining a first draft of a story, beginning another, and filing away ideas for future stories. When asked what advice she would give a budding author, she smiles. People who like to write should be writing. She believes that a beginning writer should undergo some self-analysis.
Professional writing takes energy.
And above all, it takes time. Kurtz encourages writers to ask themselves if they have the needed dedication. Not everyone does. The desire for an audience is a valid one, but it does not necessarily mean that the writer should try for a national market. Major publishers of children's books have limited slots.