Seem to be telling this, but really telling that. Three-dimensional writing, like three-dimensional chess. Nabokov was the other master of that. You could learn something from Nabokov on every page he ever wrote. Donald E. Westlake chessdimensionallearn share on social
Who's a boy gonna talk to if not his mother? Donald E. Westlake boygonnamother Change image and share on social
Once he became a series character, I made the conscious choice that he would never act like a series character, never wink at the reader, never pull his punches. Better for him, better for me. Donald E. Westlake actcharacterchoice Change image and share on social
My work schedule has changed over the years. The one constant is, when at work on a novel, I try to work seven days a week, so as not to lose touch with that world. Within that, I'm flexible on hours and output. Donald E. Westlake changeconstantday share on social
I loved it, but social reality impeded. Now I wander in here at 9 in the morning or so, and come back for a while in the afternoon. I am a very lenient boss. Donald E. Westlake afternoonbackbos Change image and share on social
If you think of movie studio executives, say, as society, then I root for the independent producers. Donald E. Westlake executiveindependentmovie Change image and share on social
The many magazines, ranging from pulp to slick, that used to serve as both farm teams for writers and lures to readers, with hundreds of short stories every month, don't exist. Most of the doors for new people have been sealed. Donald E. Westlake doorexistfarm share on social
