“I've often said that there's no such thing as writer's block; the problem is idea block. When I find myself frozen-whether I'm working on a brief passage in a novel or brainstorming about an entire book-it's usually because I'm trying to shoehorn an idea into the passage or story where it has no place.” TryingSaidBookIdeasStoriesProblemInspirationNovelBlockPassagesFrozenWriter's BlockBrainstorming Author:Jeffery Deaver
“People want to avoid the past. I suppose that's natural. When we tally up all we've said and done over the years, despite the wonderful memories, the regrets may be fewer but stand out more prominently, glowing coals that we can never quite extinguish, try though we might” PeopleWantTryingYearsMaySaidDoneMightPastNaturalMemoriesWonderfulRegretDespiteFewerCoalStanding OutNever QuitGlowingSaid And DoneWonderful Memories Book:Edge: A Novel Source: Edge: A Novel
“I also try very hard to create characters - both heroes and villains - with psychological depth.” TryingHardCharacterHeroDepthPsychologicalVillainFirefighterHeroes And Villains Author:Jeffery Deaver
“Trying to write books with a subject matter or in a genre or style you're not familiar with is the best way to find the Big Block looming.” WayWritingTryingBookMatterBigsSubjectsStyleBest WayFamiliarBlockGenreSubject MatterLooming Author:Jeffery Deaver
