Ask the Author: Kate Evans
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Kate Evans
It's been a long apprentice. This book (or series of books) has seen many incarnations. At the age of 50 I had a modicum of financial security which meant I could devote more time to my writing and things have just come together, the characters with the setting with the genre and the plot.
Kate Evans
Inspiration is everywhere, just open your eyes, your ears, your mouth, your fingers, your nose and draw it all in.
Kate Evans
The second and third novels in my 'The Art of...' series, crime novels set in Scarborough with a bunch of 'seriously weird' characters as my sister put it.
Kate Evans
Read, write, write and write some more. And find a supportive group of fellow writers who will encourage and support and also be able to give you useful feedback.
Kate Evans
The energy and joy which comes from allowing my creativity free range.
Kate Evans
I think it helps to have a routine for writing, so you sit down to write even when you feel blocked and just start writing freely about anything - like warm up exercises. And understand your creative process, knowing when you just need to rest and ferment ideas and when you're really facing a writer's block. Beyond that, really supportive writing friends who will encourage and motivate. Of course, you could have a peek in my book 'Pathways through writing blocks...' published by Sense Publishers.
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