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Fiction writer

Richard North Patterson is a renowned American fiction writer, born on February 22, 1947. His works span a variety of themes including law, politics, and family relationships, and have garnered a wide readership.

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Famous Richard North Patterson Quotes

“The business of writing is empathising with situations that aren't your own.”

Writing Situation

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“Writing seems like the only job where what you think and feel really matters.”

Thinking Feels Writing Matter Seems Jobs

Book:The Final Judgment

Source: The Final Judgment

“Writing is akin to method acting. Before the writer can render a fully convincing world, he or she must inhabit that world, and every major character who lives there. I'm not suggesting that one always has to go this far. But I truly believe what makes the setting for my novels come alive is that I've lived there first.”

World Writing Believe Character Acting Novel Convincing

Author:Richard North Patterson

“Writing is rewriting. A writer must learn to deepen characters, trim writing, intensify scenes. To fall in love with the first draft to the point where one cannot change it is to greatly enhance the prospects of never publishing.”

Writing Firsts Character Fall Scene Falling In Love Publishing Prospects Rewriting

Author:Richard North Patterson

“Write what you care about and understand. Writers should never try to outguess the marketplace in search of a salable idea; the simple truth is that all good books will eventually find a publisher if the writer tries hard enough, and a central secret to writing a good book is to write on that people like you will enjoy.”

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Author:Richard North Patterson

About the Author

Born: February 22, 1947
Known for: Fiction writer
Quotes: 16

Books & Sources

In the Name of HonourRelated source material

Degree of GuiltRelated source material

In the Name of HonorRelated source material

The Devil's Light: A NovelRelated source material

The Final JudgmentRelated source material

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