How did Ilse Hermann inspire liesel to write her own story? (part 10)

After receiving Liesel's letter, Ilsa tells her that she can write well and gives her a blank book of lined paper; she asks Liesel not to punish herself, as Ilsa did over the death of her son. Liesel invites Ilsa in for coffee and bread. That night, Liesel goes down to the basement and begins writing a story titled The Book Thief.