Ask the Author: David Bishop

“Questions can be directed to me at david@davidbishopbooks.com. Each question will be answered by me. Each reply will also include a free preview of one of my recent novels. Thank you, David Bishop” David Bishop

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

David Bishop Never had it, so don't really know what it is. And, lol, I don't want to know.

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

David Bishop The joy of writing and the pleasure of hearing from readers who find your work entertaining.

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

David Bishop Read. Write, rewrite, and then rewrite again until the prose on paper live like they do in your head. Study the craft so you understand things like: deep point of view, first versus third person (ignoring 2nd for this comment), word swamp--what is it and how to avoid it. How to set the hook for your story--EARLY in the story. How to root each scene so the readers know who is in the scene, where it is taking place, and why. This needs to be done for each scene in a non-laundry list manner. Also how to end chapters with some kind of a motivation to turn the page and go on to the next chapter.

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What are you currently working on?

David Bishop LInda Darby was introduced in The Woman and further developed in Hometown Secrets. I am now working on the third Linda Darby, Ryan Testler story. It should be released late in 2016.

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