I wrote for so many years in a bubble, the way everyone does, and there were large swaths of time where you think you're doing this for nothing. An audience is crucial, a back and forth with the invisible readers. Patrick deWitt audiencebackbubble share on social
Often the starting point for characters, for me, is finding a little, most minor detail, and I'll go from there. Patrick deWitt characterdetailfind Change image and share on social
I've been surprised at how much an unknown like myself can accomplish just by reaching out to people and pleading my case. Quotes for the book cover, reviews and interviews, readings and radio appearances - all this by simply moving ahead and making contact with folks I thought might enjoy the writing. Patrick deWitt accomplishaheadappearance share on social
The initial spark, your affection for the characters, all those things can disappear. It's a perilous thing. Patrick deWitt affectioncharacterdisappear Change image and share on social
Many's the dead author whose body of work has been marred by overzealous publishers or family members. If this happens to me, I vow to seek out the responsible parties and haunt them to the point of death. Patrick deWitt authorbodydead share on social
Lies can be wonderful things, and when a lie is told artfully, if it's done with a degree of craftsmanship, I can't help but admire the liar. Patrick deWitt admireartfullycraftsmanship Change image and share on social
If I were to continue to work in an established mode, it stands to reason the work would be limited by this - that it would never surpass the prior work in quality. Patrick deWitt continueestablishlimit Change image and share on social
A lot of authors, judging by their list, will put anything out that they finish... That's the worst model I've heard of in my life. It's just idiotic. Why wouldn't you just wait for the good ones? Patrick deWitt authorbadfinish Change image and share on social
I am a bit prudish, I think. It's hard for me to write about sex, and I don't really care to read about it, either. Patrick deWitt bitecarehard Change image and share on social
Whenever we changed schools, we had to make a new set of friends. At the time, of course, I hated it. But looking back now, I'm really glad I did, because it forces independence on you. Patrick deWitt backchangeforce Change image and share on social