I don't consciously do anything to maintain a unique voice. Thomas Perry consciouslymaintainunique Change image and share on social
Reading a novel in which all characters illustrate patience, hard work, chastity, and delayed gratification could be a pretty dull experience. Thomas Perry characterchastitydelay Change image and share on social
When I write a book, I'm making it the best book I can. Thomas Perry bookmakewrite Change image and share on social
It's important, I think, for a writer of fiction to maintain an awareness of the pace and shape of the book as he's writing it. That is, he should be making an object, not chattering. Thomas Perry awarenessbookchatter Change image and share on social
If I don't have a project going, I sit down and begin to write something - a character sketch, a monologue, a description of some sight, or even just a list of ideas. Thomas Perry begincharacterdescription Change image and share on social
Contrary to what many writers imply about the process, nobody forces a writer to sell his work to the film industry. Thomas Perry contraryfilmforce Change image and share on social
There are days when I intentionally don't write. For instance, I never write when I'm traveling, because travel is a situation where I can learn more by looking and listening than by working. Thomas Perry dayinstanceintentionally Change image and share on social
But at the same time, the commonplace statement about them is true: every character is the hero of his own story. Each has a justification for his actions that is convincing to him. It's fun to give these people voices. Thomas Perry actioncharactercommonplace share on social
If you'll think about various series you've read, can you think of any instance in which, say, the tenth volume of the series is notably better than the first nine? I can't. Thomas Perry haveinstancenotably Change image and share on social
What I look for in any character, good or bad, is whether I can hear him speak. If I can imagine him that clearly, then I can write about him. Thomas Perry badcharactergood Change image and share on social
