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Gillian Larkin
I look at the books I've already published and the lovely reviews that people have written. I also get emails daily from people who say they love my books, so that really inspires me to work on my next one. Plus, if I don't get my latest idea for a story out it whizzes around my head day and night until I do. I've always loved writing and it's a privilege for me to do this.
Gillian Larkin
I'm working on a series of short stories in the cozy mystery genre. The main character, Cara, has to stop murders from actually going ahead. These stories have a supernatural theme as Cara is given the name of the intended victim by an angel. As always, I like to put a twist in the endings.
Gillian Larkin
Just keep writing, even if it's only a few lines. You get better each time you write. Don't forget to have fun with your writing, and don't take negative reviews to heart. I was taught that if I had nothing positive to say to someone, then I shouldn't say anything. Read lots of books of course, in many genres, and keep a note of all the expressions the writer uses that you like, you can use your own version in your writing.
Gillian Larkin
Getting to make things up! And it gives me a valid reason to listen in on people's conversations. I have been accused of being nosy but I prefer to call it being creatively curious.
Gillian Larkin
If the words don't flow to me sometimes I'll turn my computer off and do something else. Going for a walk helps as I'll have those moments when I'm walking and then I'll suddenly think, "Ha! Now I know what happens next in the story!" There's no point struggling for words, you need to take yourself away from your work for a while.
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