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
I held a variety of jobs - most notably ten years working in universities - and kept on writing. Thomas Perry holdjobnotably Change image and share on social
I had been writing fiction since I was in eighth grade, because I loved it. Thomas Perry eighthfictiongrade 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
Once you have invented a character with three dimensions and a voice, you begin to realize that some of the things you'd like him to do to further your plot are things that such a person wouldn't, or couldn't, do. Thomas Perry begincharacterdimension 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
