Roz Radmore
asked
Linwood Barclay:
I loved A Tap On The Window ! When you get an idea for a book is it just a brief " I wonder ? " or does the full synopsis more or less pop into your head? I often have the startings of a brilliant idea but usually cannot get from point A to B
Linwood Barclay
With Tap I had the original idea of how one hitchhiker turned into another. That was the starting point. But before I start writing, I need to know what set of circumstances brought us to that point. Once I know the underpinnings, and have a good idea where I will end up, I start writing. But what's funny is, with that book, I ended up doing a massive rewrite and changed all those underpinnings. (That book nearly killed me.) But the opening chapter never changed.
More Answered Questions
Sharon
asked
Linwood Barclay:
Hi Linwood, I was lucky enough to win an advanced copy of Broken Promise. I absolutely loved it! The characters were great. I loved the idea of a trilogy with each book having its own plot which is resolved and then a plot continuing over all three books. How did you come up with that idea? I can't wait for book 2 and 3. Sharon
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more