Michael Scott
Michael Scott
writing important fiction
That is as true for fiction or non-fiction. The writer has to really know their subject. It is really important to remember that the readers are a lot smarter than the writer. Also, good writing has to do with rewriting. You will never get it right the first time. So you rewrite and rewrite again until you get it right. Until you, and the reader, will be able to visualize what you're writing about.
hilarious heart challenges
I never avoid something that challenges my guts and my heart. While I might occasionally puke my guts out, I have never puked my heart out.
scottish united-nations united
I am Michael, and I am part English, Irish, German, and Scottish, sort of a virtual United Nations.
action single-person persons
Great change always comes down to the actions of a single person.
And once begun, change cannot be reversed.
taken writing sight
I have been very lucky: my writing has taken me across the world, and I have seen some extraordinary sites and sights.
men hands hook
Marethyu stretched out his right hand and Aten took it in his. "Let me tell you this," the hook-handed man said. "We will meet again,you and I,in a different place and a different time." "You know this to be true?" "I do." "Because you have seen the future?" "Because I have been there.
imagination magic shapes
What you call magic is nothing more than an act of the imagination fired by the senses, then given shape by the power of your aura.
used dangerous
Knowledge itself is never dangerous, it is how that knowledge is used that is dangerous
family-and-friends age world
Being immortal must have a lot of attractions. You can travel all over the world, see everything, do everything. But what happens if you are immortal and your friends and family are not? You are then destined to watch them age and die.
publicity finance credibility
The credibility of any item in finance is inversely proportionate to the amount of publicity it receives.
brother hands hair
Her hands flew to her mouth. 'Are we even twins?' Josh rested his hand on her shoulder and brought his forehead to rest against hers, strands of their blond hair mingling. 'I will always be your brother, Sophie. I will always look after you.
long surprise
When you've lived as long as I have, nothing much surprises you.
book writing thinking
The secret to writing is writing. Lots of people I know talk about writing. They will tell me about the book they are going to write, or are thinking about writing, or may write some day in the future. And I know they will never do it. If someone is serious about writing, then they will sit down every day and put some words down on paper.