Novelists seem to fall into two distinct categories - those that plan and those that just see where it takes them. I am very much the former category. Jojo Moyes categorydistinctfall Change image and share on social
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
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
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
If the characters are compelling, readers will follow anywhere. Jojo Moyes charactercompelfollow Change image and share on social
I love 'To Kill A Mockingbird' - it seems to offer up new layers every time you read it. I also love Kate Atkinson's 'Behind The Scenes At The Museum' - that's the book that started me writing. Jojo Moyes atkinsonbookkate 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
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
I find my best writing time is actually 6 A.M., before the detritus of the day - the fish fingers and the school uniform and dogs and bills - have had a chance to clog up my brain. I can usually get 500 words done before 7 A.M. But it is difficult, and the Internet, and social networking, are terrible timesucks. Jojo Moyes billbrainchance 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