I've often said that there's no such thing as writer's block; the problem is idea block.
From Jeffery Deaver
If you have a craftsman's command of the language and basic writing techniques you'll be able to write - as long as you know what you want to say.
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.
The recent fascination, I think, reflects the shift in approach by law enforcement officials to embrace technology as wholeheartedly as the rest of the world.
My books are primarily plot driven but the best plot in the world is useless if you don't populate them with characters that readers can care about.
So I work hard to present the human side of my characters while not neglecting the plot.
Ideally, I like to integrate the human issues into the suspense story itself.
In suspense novels even subplots about relationships have to have conflict.
Of course, all writers draw upon their personal experiences in describing day-to-day life and human relationships, but I tend to keep my own experiences largely separate from my stories.
I spend about eight months researching and outlining my book.
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