Don't set pen to paper until you know your main characters inside out. Create files detailing their appearances, likes, dislikes, and personal background. You may not use all the information, but it is a crucial step in planning your story. Jojo Moyes appearancebackgroundcharacter share on social
Unless you sell millions, I think it's very hard as a writer not to feel anxious about what you put out. I always feel I could do better. Jojo Moyes anxiousfeelhard Change image and share on social
I wrote three books before I got one published. Most writers do. Have faith, and know that with each work you are getting better. Jojo Moyes bookfaithpublish Change image and share on social
You have to write the story that's at the front of your head. There is no point in trying to write for the market; it won't ring true. Jojo Moyes frontheadmarket Change image and share on social
We want a macho high-earner - with the sensitivity of Gok Wan. We want a man with Brad Pitt's six-pack - but one who's prepared to overlook our own muffin top. No wonder most men don't know if they're coming or going. Jojo Moyes bradcomeearner share on social
I think there is an awful lot of technology for technology's sake. I have yet to be convinced by my husband that persuading our mobiles to talk to our computers is going to be quicker and more straightforward than scribbling a note in our kitchen diary. Jojo Moyes awfulcomputerconvince share on social
I have always written. I was one of those kids who would always fill exercise books with girls and telepathic ponies. Jojo Moyes bookexercisefill Change image and share on social
Writers divide fairly cleanly into those who only work through what they hear and those who are more visual. I am the latter, where I lie down on my office floor and play scenes through my head to - cinematically, several times with different elements - to see what works. I can't write a scene until I can see it. Jojo Moyes cinematicallycleanlydivide share on social
I always say that in any roomful of people, I could hive a novel out of any one person's family or life story. Jojo Moyes familyhivelife Change image and share on social
We seem to live in an age where we are quietly appalled by the idea of appetites, whether they be for sex, food or diamonds. Jojo Moyes ageappallappetite Change image and share on social