One Did Not Alter Lives And Simply

Creating The Characters Is The Most Creative Part Of The Novel Except For The Language Itself. There I Am, Sitting In Front Of My Computer In Right-brain Mode, Typing The Things That Come To Mind - Which Become The Seeds Of Plot. It's Scary, Though, Because I Always Wonder: Is It Going To Be There This Time?

Remember To Say What You Mean, But Don't Say It Meanly.

Expectations Destroy Our Peace Of Mind. They Are Future Disappointments, Planned Out In Advance.

Gather Knowledge About The Craft Of Writing. Immerse Yourself In The Art Of It. Then Write. Write Yourself Silly. Write Yourself Mad. Write Yourself Blind. Trust The Excitement That Builds Within You When The Idea Is Good And The Writing Is Superb. You Can Do It, But That's The Hell Of It As Well As The Exultation Of It. You Have To Do It.

The English Tradition Offers The Great Tapestry Novel, Where You Have The Emotional Aspect Of A Detective's Personal Life, The Circumstances Of The Crime And, Most Important, The Atmosphere Of The English Countryside That Functions As Another Character.