I never work from an outline, and often I don't know how the story will end. Patricia MacLachlan endoutlinestory Change image and share on social
I have great editors, and I always have. Somehow, great editors ask the right questions or pose things to you that get you to write better. It's a dance between you, your characters, and your editor. Patricia MacLachlan characterdanceeditor Change image and share on social
Being married to a psychologist, I realize that I learn more from imperfections. Patricia MacLachlan imperfectionlearnmarry Change image and share on social
I can always tell when I'm about to start writing. I go through cycles in reading. When I'm beginning to start to write something, I start reading what I think of as good literature. I read things with wonderful language. Patricia MacLachlan begincyclegood share on social
Looking back, I see that I write books about brothers and sisters, about what makes up a family, what works and what is nurturing. Patricia MacLachlan backbookbrother Change image and share on social
