Welsh - Author | June 5, 1949 -
I'm a great planner, so before I ever write chapter 1, I work out what happens in every chapter and who the characters are. I usually spend a year on the outline.
Ken Follett
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I wake up with the story in my head, so I really like to be at my desk about five minutes after I wake up. So I don't get dressed. I put on a bathrobe, I make tea and sit at my desk.
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After a certain point, most people, including editors, will tell you everything you do is great.
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With the World War II era, there's so much written material to draw on. When you go back to the 14th century, you have to imagine more.
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I want to tell a story that makes the reader always want to see what will happen next.
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Listen, I wrote 10 unsuccessful books before I broke through, so I'm looking all the time to keep my books fascinating. I want to write what people want to read, not push any message.
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I aim to be translucent, so you don't notice the words, just their meaning. I haven't much insight into people's motivations.
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I might not be a good socialist, any more than I'm a good Christian, but I am one.
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I like reading history, and actually most authors enjoy the research part because it is, after all, easier than writing.
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I start with the history, and I ask myself, 'What are the great turning points? What are the big dramatic scenes that are essential to telling the story?'
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