Ask the Author: Tim Bouverie
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Tim Bouverie
I was inspired by reading some of the great diarists of the 1930s - Harold Nicolson, Duff Cooper, Chips Channon. I thought there was was a gap in the market for a narrative history of appeasement, told from contemporary sources and that there would be some new materials in the archives - particularly relating to the amateur diplomats. On this last point I was delighted to be right.
Tim Bouverie
The oft quoted line about genius being 90% perspiration and 10% inspiration is true. NOT that I am in any way saying that I am a genius! Just that if you only write when you feel inspired then you may be waiting a long time. Just get it down on paper - you can always go back and improve it later.
Tim Bouverie
I am just beginning to turn my attention to this. Will let you know!
Tim Bouverie
Don't give up! Writing is hard at the best of times but writing your first book can be particularly daunting. But by writing 500 or so words a day it eventually gets done.
Tim Bouverie
Being able to immerse yourself in a subject you love
Tim Bouverie
I do something else, like play the piano
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