If I don't cry while writing a key emotional scene, my gut feeling is it's failed. Jojo Moyes cryemotionalfail Change image and share on social
The fragrance I always wear is Coco by Chanel. I've worn it for 20 years. It suits me, it's classic, and I like the simplicity of only ever wearing one fragrance. Jojo Moyes chanelclassiccoco Change image and share on social
I try to read writers who are better than me because it inspires me to be better. Jojo Moyes inspirereadwriter Change image and 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
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
If the characters are compelling, readers will follow anywhere. Jojo Moyes charactercompelfollow Change image and share on social
Rejection is part of the process, so you can't let it crush you. My first three novels never made it into publication, but my fourth, 'Sheltering Rain,' was translated into 11 languages. Jojo Moyes crushfourthlanguage Change image and share on social
Marriage is a decades-long experiment, conducted mostly in private; a test of will in the face of unexpected obstacles. Jojo Moyes conductdecadeexperiment 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
For every book that I write... I develop a history for each person and make sure they are well rounded and flawed. You have to know everything about them from their shoe size, to where they went to school, to what their first pet was, to what they like to eat, to what they want out of life. Jojo Moyes bookdevelopeat share on social