Ask the Author: Mark R. Vogel
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Mark R. Vogel
I regularly lecture about the Jack the Ripper case at various libraries and schools in New Jersey. I'm fascinated by the case and decided to write a novel about it.
Mark R. Vogel
By having an idea of where I'm going with the story.
Mark R. Vogel
I am currently working on my second novel, a story about a history professor who goes back in time to confront Jack the Ripper.
Mark R. Vogel
Do your homework. I studied books on grammar, punctuation, usage, style, and how to write fiction and dialogue. Get a firm grasp of the mechanics. Then let your imagination go free.
Mark R. Vogel
Creating your own world and characters.
Mark R. Vogel
I very simply put my writing aside until I come up with an idea. Having an idea of where to go next in my story motivates me to write. I might sit in my recliner with some soft music, or lay in bed at night and just let my mind wander. Often I will stumble upon something in my head.
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