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Thomas Perry quotes about writing

Deutsch Musician April 28, 1963

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Thomas Perry quote: "I had been writing fiction since I was in eighth grade,..."
I had been writing fiction since I was in eighth grade, because I loved it. Thomas Perry
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
Thomas Perry quote: "When I write a book, I'm making it the best book I can."
When I write a book, I'm making it the best book I can. Thomas Perry
I do want to write about Jane Whitefield again, but only when I have a good enough idea - something I've figured out about her that's news and that's worth a reader's time. Thomas Perry
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
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
Thomas Perry quote: "I held a variety of jobs - most notably ten years working in..."
I held a variety of jobs - most notably ten years working in universities - and kept on writing. Thomas Perry
Thomas Perry quote: "It was a lot of fun, and writing a series is comfortable. It's..."
It was a lot of fun, and writing a series is comfortable. It's almost like having a secure job. Thomas Perry
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

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