“My favorite period is World War II, and I'm in the middle of writing my fourth novel set in that era.” WorldWritingWarNovelMiddlePeriodsMy FavoriteErasWar Of The WorldsWorld War IiFourthWorld War I Author:Ken Follett
“When I'm writing a woman character, I don't think, 'What would a woman do?' I just think, 'What would this character do in this situation?” ThinkingWritingCharacterSituation Author:Ken Follett
“We all now tell stories by cutting from one dramatic scene to the next, whereas Victorian novelists felt free to write long passages of undramatic summary.” WritingLongStoriesNextFeltCuttingSceneNovelistsDramaticPassagesVictorianSummary Author:Ken Follett
“I aim to be translucent, so you don't notice the words, just their meaning. I haven't much insight into people's motivations.” PeopleMotivationHavensAimInsight Author:Ken Follett
“I am very fond of Edith Wharton. She's quite high brow but also a great storyteller. My favorite is 'The House of Mirth.' I also like 'The Reef.” HouseMy FavoriteStorytellerBrowsMirthReefs Author:Ken Follett
“I like reading history, and actually most authors enjoy the research part because it is, after all, easier than writing.” WritingReadingEnjoyEasierResearchReading History Author:Ken Follett
“I might not be a good socialist, any more than I'm a good Christian, but I am one.” MightChristianSocialistGood Christian Author:Ken Follett
“I read mostly fiction, a lot of 19th-century novels.” FictionNovelCentury19th Century Author:Ken Follett
“I started writing stories in my spare time.” WritingStoriesSparesSpare TimeWriting Stories Author:Ken Follett
“I want to tell a story that makes the reader always want to see what will happen next.” WantStoriesHappensNextReader Author:Ken Follett