“There really is no difference in the actual writing or plotting. I choose to tell different stories for the younger reader and, of course, I would never put sex and extreme violence in a YA book. But writing for adults and children requires the same care and attention.” WritingChildrenBookDifferentStoriesCareCoursesSexDifferencesAttentionViolenceReaderAdultsExtremes Author:Michael Scott
“Books are just dead words on paper and it is the readers who bring the stories alive. Previously, writers wrote a book and sent it out into the world. A couple of months after publication letters from readers might arrive. And, leaving aside the professional reviews, it is really the reader's opinions that the writer needs. They vote for a book - and a writer - with their hard earned cash every time they go into a bookstore (or online - that's my age showing!) and buy a book.” WorldNeedsBookHardStoriesMightAgeOpinionAliveMonthsReaderCouplePaperLettersVoteLeavingOnlineReviewsCashPublicationBookstoresWords On Paper Author:Michael Scott
“I am of the generation of writers who can get instant feedback from readers within hours of publication. The fan forum is extraordinary - readers from all over the world coming together to discuss, argue and debate scenes and characters from a novel. They add a layer to the story that I cannot write and yes, I will participate in that conversation and answer questions. After all, they are the people I'm writing for and their enthusiasm and questions really pushes me to raise the bar.” PeopleWorldWritingCharacterStoriesTogetherHoursAnswersNovelGenerationsFansReaderSceneConversationRaisesAddExtraordinaryArguingDebateBarsEnthusiasmInstantLayersFeedbackPublicationForumsComing TogetherRaising The Bar Author:Michael Scott
“Making sure that the geography and timelines work is always the hardest part of writing. But you owe it to the readers to get it right!” WritingReaderHardestGeographyTimelines Author:Michael Scott
“I'm always reading. Here's where an ebook reader really comes into its own. When I travel, it allows me to carry a huge chunk of my library with me. Usually, when I am writing one project, I am researching the next or beginning to pull together the material for the book after that.” WritingBookTogetherReadingNextMaterialsHugeReaderProjectsLibraryChunks Author:Michael Scott
“I wanted to be a librarian from a very young age. Some of my earliest memories are being taken to the local library. I ended up working as a bookseller. Becoming a writer was the logical offshoot of being a reader.” AgeWantedYoungMemoriesTakenReaderBecomingLibraryLocalsLogicalYoung AgeLibrarianBooksellers Author:Michael Scott
“That is as true for fiction or non-fiction. The writer has to really know their subject. It is really important to remember that the readers are a lot smarter than the writer. Also, good writing has to do with rewriting. You will never get it right the first time. So you rewrite and rewrite again until you get it right. Until you, and the reader, will be able to visualize what you're writing about.” KnowsWritingFirstsImportantAbleRememberFictionSubjectsReaderFirst TimeSmarterNon FictionGood WritingRewriting Author:Michael Scott
“For me, the favourite chapters have always been the last chapters in the books. I knew exactly how each book would end - and how the first chapter of the following book would begin. I knew I wanted to leave the readers with answers - and a bunch of new questions!” FirstsBookEndsWantedLastsAnswersReaderFollowingBunchFavouriteChapters Author:Michael Scott
“The most reward experience is having another writer come up to you and say that they started writing because they read my books. That is how writing as a profession continues: readers becomes writers who inspire new readers.” WritingBookInspireReaderRewardsCome UpProfessionUp To You Author:Michael Scott
