A writer without a reader doesn't exist. Harlan Coben existreaderwriter Change image and share on social
If I don't write, I hate myself. Simple as that. My life is out of balance. Harlan Coben balancehatelife Change image and share on social
Let me back up a little and tell you why I prefer writing to real life: You can rewrite. A novel, for example, can be cleaned up, altered, trimmed, improved. Life, on the other hand, is one big messy rough draft. Harlan Coben alterbackbig share on social
The preparation for building a series of thrillers based on a single character is kind of like the preparation for becoming a parent: The best part is the idea - wink, wink. Harlan Coben basebuildcharacter Change image and share on social
There are three things that make a person a writer: inspiration, perspiration and desperation. Harlan Coben desperationinspirationmake Change image and share on social
If I'm not writing well, I'm not happy. If I'm not spending enough time with my family, I'm not happy. If I'm not connecting to friends or if I don't work out enough... You get the point. Everything has to be balanced. Nothing should be an extreme. Harlan Coben balanceconnectextreme share on social
I like to go out and write. So I'll often go to a Starbucks or a local coffee bar, and I'll sit there and I'll write. I can write pretty much anywhere. Harlan Coben barcoffeelocal Change image and share on social
Make no mistake, adolescence is a war. No one gets out unscathed. Harlan Coben adolescencemakemistake Change image and share on social
I am very lucky that I get to tell stories for a living. I love being able to grab people's attention, to keep them turning the pages, to make them stay awake all night. I want to stir the pulse, yes, but also to stir the heart. I hope 'The Woods' does that. Harlan Coben attentionawakegrab share on social
