The actual writing time is a lot shorter than the thinking time. I don't do too many notes. I keep it mostly in my head. I usually start writing a new book around January, and it's due October 1. Harlan Coben actualbookdue Change image and share on social
Tragedy is a hell of a teacher. It's much too strict, but it's a hell of a teacher. Harlan Coben hellstrictteacher Change image and share on social
I remember the days of sitting at book signings, playing with my pen when no one would come, and still I even then thought I was living the dream, because I had a book out. Harlan Coben bookdaydream Change image and share on social
A writer without a reader doesn't exist. Harlan Coben existreaderwriter Change image and share on social
When I'm writing, what I pretend subconsciously is that we're cavemen, we're sitting around the fire, and I'm telling you stories. If I bore you, you're probably going to pick up a big club and hit me over the head. Harlan Coben bearbigcaveman share on social
The muse is not an angelic voice that sits on your shoulder and sings sweetly. The muse is the most annoying whine. The muse isn't hard to find, just hard to like - she follows you everywhere, tapping you on the shoulder, demanding that you stop doing whatever else you might be doing and pay attention to her. Harlan Coben angelicannoyattention share on social
Make no mistake, adolescence is a war. No one gets out unscathed. Harlan Coben adolescencemakemistake Change image and share on social
And I love the twist. I love to fool you once, I love to fool you twice, and on the very last page, quite often - very last paragraph sometimes - I like to just play with your perception one more time in a way that makes everything that came before just a little bit different. Harlan Coben bitefoollove share on social