A friend of mine, now retired, was then a major exec at a major bank, and one of her jobs, the last four years, was the farewell interview. Donald E. Westlake bankexecfarewell Change image and share on social
I start with the story, almost in the old campfire sense, and the story leads to both the characters, which actors should best be cast in this story, and the language. The choice of words, more than anything else, creates the feeling that the story gives off. Donald E. Westlake actorcampfirecast share on social
Everybody in New York is looking for something. Once in a while, somebody finds it. Donald E. Westlake findyork 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
Sorry; I have no space left for advice. Just do it. Donald E. Westlake adviceleavespace Change image and share on social
All of the changes in publishing since 1960 are significant. There are far fewer publishers. Donald E. Westlake fewpublishpublisher Change image and share on social
Nothing about it interested me. Or about anything else, except making up stories. If literacy weren't so nearly universal, God knows what I'd be. A drain on the State, I shouldn't wonder. Donald E. Westlake draingodinterest Change image and share on social
If it weren't for received ideas, the publishing industry wouldn't have any ideas at all. Donald E. Westlake ideaindustrypublish Change image and 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
I make a note, set it aside, and hope it makes sense when the time comes to look at it again. Donald E. Westlake hopemakenote Change image and share on social
