Paddy Eger's Blog - Posts Tagged "talking-with-readers"
The Pleasure of Your Company
One of the pleasures of writing a book is meeting with potential readers and friends to discuss what I've written. Whether it's a group of students interested in discussing the writing process, a bookstore event or an evening with friends to discuss the story, I enjoy myself.
Asking and answering questions, listening to reader concerns about a character's future or about how and why a character appeared excites me.Sometimes it's a hot seat, other times it's a chance to learn how a character resonates with readers. Both are fun to experience.
The most common questions are:
-Is this story about you?
-Have you used any real people as models for characters?
-Do you experience writer's block?
Answer: No
Other questions have varied answers:
-Which character do you like the best?
-How long did it take to write the novel?
-How did you know about..unusual topic..?
-How do you get the word out about your book?
Answers vary depending on the novel.
What questions/answers interest you?
Thanks to my having the chance to meet with readers and friends, I am able to spread the word. I hope those same people will share their interest in my books with others, write reviews and stay tuned for the next installment.
Asking and answering questions, listening to reader concerns about a character's future or about how and why a character appeared excites me.Sometimes it's a hot seat, other times it's a chance to learn how a character resonates with readers. Both are fun to experience.
The most common questions are:
-Is this story about you?
-Have you used any real people as models for characters?
-Do you experience writer's block?
Answer: No
Other questions have varied answers:
-Which character do you like the best?
-How long did it take to write the novel?
-How did you know about..unusual topic..?
-How do you get the word out about your book?
Answers vary depending on the novel.
What questions/answers interest you?
Thanks to my having the chance to meet with readers and friends, I am able to spread the word. I hope those same people will share their interest in my books with others, write reviews and stay tuned for the next installment.
