Michael Scott
Michael Scott
writing character people
I am of the generation of writers who can get instant feedback from readers within hours of publication. The fan forum is extraordinary - readers from all over the world coming together to discuss, argue and debate scenes and characters from a novel. They add a layer to the story that I cannot write and yes, I will participate in that conversation and answer questions. After all, they are the people I'm writing for and their enthusiasm and questions really pushes me to raise the bar.
mean virginia people
Ah. In my experience, when people say they don't know whether they love someone, they usually mean no. But in your case I'm not so sure. You still have feelings for her." -Virginia Dare
inspirational positive motivation
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
jesus dad church
Is there a God? If not, what are all these churches for? And who is Jesus' dad?
book writing library
I have a huge music library and deliberately choose the piece of music to match the piece I'm writing. So, every book I write has its own "soundtrack."
hate coats disappointing
You know I hate disappointing even one person, and I really hate disappointing everyone but I love burlington coat factory
people want good-questions
Do I want to be feared or loved? That's a good question. I want both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.
dies
The day we stop learning is the day we die.
character sitting alive
Most writers, I'm afraid, live very boring lives sitting in front of a screen. However, having said that: every writer puts a bit of themselves into the characters to bring them alive.
retreat
He who retreats lives longer.
heart legends grain
At the heart of every legend there is a grain of truth.
running-for-office needs enjoy
Do I need to be liked? Absolutely not. I like to be liked. I enjoy being liked. I have to be liked. But it's not like a compulsive need to be liked. Like my need to be praised.
book answers lasts
For me, the favourite chapters have always been the last chapters in the books. I knew exactly how each book would end - and how the first chapter of the following book would begin. I knew I wanted to leave the readers with answers - and a bunch of new questions!
waiting stories shoulders
Some stories wait their turn to be told, others just tap you on the shoulder and insist you tell them.