Sally McGraw

Michael McGraw

Sally McGraw is a Minneapolis-based freelance writer, editor, and blogger. She is the creator the popular daily blog Already Pretty, a columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, a Huffington Post contributor, and the author of several books about style and body image. Sally is also a ghostwriter and editor who specializes in non-fiction books and book proposals. Her favorite word is “crepuscular.”

Interview

What was your favorite book when you were a child?: The Once and Future King by T.H. White
What’s your favorite line from a book?: “If you retain nothing else, always remember the most important rule of beauty which is: Who cares?”—Tina Fey, Bossypants
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?: Neil Gaiman, Jennifer Egan, and Barbara Kingsolver
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?: Writing is like solving a living, breathing, ever-changing puzzle, and I find the challenge exhilarating.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?: Read everything you can get your hands on, and write whenever you are inspired!