Pauline Rowson's writing tips - persistence, patience and a keen interest in humanity

It’s often said that you should write
about what you know, but I don't agree. I’ve never committed a murder,
or been a police officer, and neither am I married to one. I’ve had no
previous experience or knowledge of the law, except what I’ve read in
crime novels, and I’ve never been to an autopsy, yet after many trials
and tribulations I finally got the job as a crime writer.  I love reading crime and mystery novels and I love writing them. It’s my
belief that you should write what you are enthusiastic about, but you
also need some additional qualities.  Here is my view on what it take to be a successful writer.



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