One book at a time... though I'm usually doing the research for others while I'm writing, but that sort of research is fairly desultory and I like to stick to the book being written - and writing a book concentrates the mind so the research is more productive. Bernard Cornwell bookconcentratedesultory share on social
And yes, there's a simplicity to writing books because you're not a member of a team, so you make all the decisions yourself instead of deferring to a committee. Bernard Cornwell bookcommitteedecision Change image and share on social
What I mean by that is that the point of life, as I see it, is not to write books or scale mountains or sail oceans, but to achieve happiness, and preferably an unselfish happiness. Bernard Cornwell achievebookhappiness Change image and share on social
Television is a young person's medium. Bernard Cornwell mediumpersontelevision Change image and share on social
Anyone who claims to have an entirely clear conscience is almost certainly a bore. Bernard Cornwell bearclaimclear Change image and share on social
At risk of sounding foully pompous I think that writers' groups are probably very useful at the beginning of a writing career. Bernard Cornwell begincareerfoully Change image and share on social
I know nothing about producing TV drama and any involvement on my part is liable to prove an obstacle to the producers, so I prefer to be a cheerleader and let them get on with it. Bernard Cornwell cheerleaderdramainvolvement Change image and share on social
I sometimes wonder what would have happened if the first book had not sold... doesn't bear thinking about, but I suppose we'd have made it work somehow. Bernard Cornwell bearbookhappen Change image and share on social
Writing is a solitary occupation. Bernard Cornwell occupationsolitarywrite Change image and share on social
