I aim to be translucent, so you don't notice the words, just their meaning. I haven't much insight into people's motivations. Ken Follett aiminsightmean Change image and share on social
When I'm writing a woman character, I don't think, 'What would a woman do?' I just think, 'What would this character do in this situation?' Ken Follett charactersituationwoman Change image and share on social
After a certain point, most people, including editors, will tell you everything you do is great. Ken Follett editorgreatinclude Change image and share on social
The CIA's research program is described in a book called The Search for the Manchurian Candidate. Ken Follett bookcallcandidate Change image and share on social
I like to create imaginary characters and events around a real historical situation. I want readers to feel: OK, this probably didn't happen, but it might have. Ken Follett charactercreateevent Change image and share on social
I am very fond of Edith Wharton. She's quite high brow but also a great storyteller. My favorite is 'The House of Mirth.' I also like 'The Reef.' Ken Follett browedithfavorite Change image and share on social
For success, the author must make the reader care about the destiny of the principals, and sustain this anxiety, or suspense, for about 100,000 words. Ken Follett 000anxietyauthor Change image and share on social
I'm a great planner, so before I ever write chapter 1, I work out what happens in every chapter and who the characters are. I usually spend a year on the outline. Ken Follett chaptercharactergreat Change image and share on social
We all now tell stories by cutting from one dramatic scene to the next, whereas Victorian novelists felt free to write long passages of undramatic summary. Ken Follett cutdramaticfelt Change image and share on social
World War II is the greatest drama in human history, the biggest war ever and a true battle of good and evil. I imagine writers will continue to get stories from it, and readers will continue to love them, for many more years. Ken Follett battlebigcontinue share on social
