I always spend time exploring the customs and attitudes of the countries I'm using for locations, and interviewing the people who live there. I've visited over 90 countries thus far. Sidney Sheldon attitudecountrycustom Change image and share on social
Usually, when people get to the end of a chapter, they close the book and go to sleep. I deliberately write a book so when the reader gets to the end of the chapter, he or she must turn one more page. Sidney Sheldon bookchapterclose Change image and share on social
There's this sense of excitement because you invent and control the characters. You decide whether they live or die. I find this type of creative process tremendously stimulating. Sidney Sheldon charactercontrolcreative Change image and share on social
I will not write about anyplace in the world unless I've been there to personally research it. Sidney Sheldon anyplacehavepersonally Change image and share on social
Try to leave the Earth a better place than when you arrived. Sidney Sheldon arriveearthleave Change image and share on social
I go to great lengths to make certain situations feel right to the reader. Sidney Sheldon feelgreatlength Change image and share on social
Abraham Lincoln because he was a man filled with great compassion who believed that all men are created free and equal, and was not afraid to stand on that platform. The way Lincoln lived his life has served me well in mine. Sidney Sheldon abrahamafraidbelieve share on social
Don't give up. There are too many nay-sayers out there who will try to discourage you. Don't listen to them. The only one who can make you give up is yourself. Sidney Sheldon discouragegivelisten Change image and share on social
In a novel, on the other hand, you not only have to describe the rooms, but the clothes, the characters and what they are thinking. It's a much more in-depth process. Sidney Sheldon characterclothedepth Change image and share on social
