Francisca

Francisca asked Lawrence Wright:

How does your method differ from moving between fiction and non-fiction? Do you have a different approach to how you might start a book?

Lawrence Wright Of course, there are different rules for each form, but I'm devoted to knowing how things really work, so I'll research a novel just as I would a nonfiction book. The difference is that the imagination plays a larger role in fiction. That means a lot more discursive thinking, trying to grab inspiration out of the air. It's frustrating, but when a great scene or even a line comes to you, that's what it's all about.

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Charles Fried asked Lawrence Wright:

What is your next project? I look forward to whatever that may be.

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Ramesh B asked Lawrence Wright:

Hi Mr Wright, Thanks for the opportunity.Would the 21st century end in a unipolar moment with China left standing as world’s sole superpower ?

Teerth Brahmbhatt

Teerth Brahmbhatt asked Lawrence Wright:

Since you've done such a good job documenting events in the real world through your writing what is something you think doesn't currently get enough attention proportionate to its importance in the world?

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