I've also long since realized that the way to really engage children is to give out prizes; it's amazing how it concentrates their minds. Alexander McCall Smith amazechildconcentrate Change image and share on social
I'm interested in character and dialogue and exchange of ideas. Alexander McCall Smith characterdialogueexchange Change image and share on social
The Okavango Delta is an astonishing sight: the great Okavango River, rather than flow towards the sea, flows inland, into the sands of the Kalahari. Alexander McCall Smith astonishdeltaflow Change image and share on social
Any author of fiction will tell you that characters don't need to be told what to do. Alexander McCall Smith authorcharacterfiction Change image and share on social
Writing fiction, I really just sit there and it just comes. Alexander McCall Smith fictionsitwrite Change image and share on social
Edinburgh used to be a haughty city. Alexander McCall Smith cityedinburghhaughty Change image and share on social
You're always told by your publisher that you must only write one book a year and some years you should perhaps write none at all. Alexander McCall Smith bookpublishertell Change image and share on social
I write four books a year. I'm very fortunate that I write quickly; around 3,500 words a day. Being strict about delineating my writing time and personal life, as well as keeping distractions at bay, is the only way I can accomplish this. Alexander McCall Smith accomplishbaybook share on social
As a writer, you have to realize that people want to like the characters, so you have to be careful to keep them involved. Alexander McCall Smith carefulcharacterinvolve Change image and share on social
