Ask the Author: Susan Marg
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Susan Marg
Jim, my husband, who collaborated with Marie Rudisill on two books about her nephew Truman Capote, and I were watching her do her “Ask the Fruitcake Lady” shtick on “The Tonight Show” when it occurred to me that Marie would be a terrific subject for a book. Jim thought I was onto something, as long as it was my undertaking, not his, which I must confess was not my original intent. Still, I agreed. When Jim broached the subject with Marie, she didn’t think twice about it. Just like that, I had a new book in the works.
Susan Marg
Writing is my job, so I head to my desk the first thing in the morning. For me, the trick is to focus on my job, rather than checking emails or searching the Internet.
Susan Marg
I’m writing a social history of celebrity divorces.
Susan Marg
I just finished reading Stephen King’s “On Writing,” so I’ll paraphrase his terrific advice in four words: Read. Write. A lot.
Susan Marg
Ah, your time’s your own, unless you’re working with a client or partner.
Susan Marg
I seldom have writer’s block, as I write nonfiction. There’s always some question to be answered or data to be collected. Curiosity drives the process.
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