Ask the Author: Ruth Chipperfield
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Ruth Chipperfield
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Ruth Chipperfield
I was asked to write a history of the Peacehaven Trust, where my brother Gordon lives, but I wrote Gordon's story instead. It's 'un-put-downable', according to feedback. Full of tears and laughter.
Ruth Chipperfield
Thoughts boiling through my head. My book - Gordon, Business as Usual - is my first. It was suggested that I write the story of the sheltered home where Gordon lives, but it turned into Gordon's story. I didn't know I would love doing it so much.
Ruth Chipperfield
Promoting my new book. It's not much fun! Pretty tiring, but has to be done.
Ruth Chipperfield
Oh, just do it! Write it fast, then go over it, again and again. You'll change almost everything, but the first draft is something to build on. Some bits you'll get right first time - that's a great feeling.
Ruth Chipperfield
Using words, with imagination and precision. I have synaesthesia, so the words and letters are coloured! It's a hidden, extra pleasure.
Also description, to make a picture for the reader, with a subtle emotional impact
Also description, to make a picture for the reader, with a subtle emotional impact
Ruth Chipperfield
My book is non-fiction, so I had material ready. It was more a question of managing the material, and using the best, perfect words. I loved that.
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