How Does Ian Rankin Write?

I often wondered how really successful authors do it. So I was pleased to catch a recent BBC documentary/video diary following Ian Rankin as he wrote his latest book. How do YOU compare with his technique? January 2nd, begins first draft without knowing the plot or the protagonist (!) Early March, draft finished, begins fact-checking, …

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So You Want to Write – 1

Really? You really, really want this? I explored why I want to write in an earlier blog. And I am probably way behind most readers in this process, but perhaps ahead of a few seeking mutual support at this difficult time. Hopefully, you already know what you want to write. The plot and the characters may …

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WHY Do You Want To Write?

It's a good question. In my case, I am retired; I need not work; I could just sit back and watch daytime TV. (The horror!) The reasons why I want to write are manifold, and - yes - that early laptop is significant, keep reading! School: My schools encouraged reading and we had few distractions. Our …

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