Before book sales and PR buzz, your favorite writers began with two things: the blank page and an idea.
I believe that having everything “just so” is essential to the writing experience – everything you need at your fingertips, preferably arranged in straight lines and at right angles.
When I’m in writing mode for a novel, I get up at four a.m. and work for two to three hours. In the afternoon, I run for ten kilometers, then I read a bit and listen to some music.
I never listen to music when I’m working. I haven’t that kind of attentiveness, and I wouldn’t like it at all. On the other hand, I’m able to work fairly well among ordinary distractions.
Creativity is putting your imagination to work, and it's produced the most extraordinary results in human culture.
By writing persistently, reading voraciously, and actively sharing your ideas, you’ll cultivate growth as a writer and contribute meaningfully to the creative community.