Ask the Author: Rick Hall
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Rick Hall
I write non-linearly. In order to do that, I have a general outline for all the chapters before I start writing. On any given day when I want to write, I ask myself if I feel like writing a fight scene today, or a chase, or epiphany moment. Whatever I'm in the mood for, I locate a suitable chapter in my outline and write it. If I save the tough ones for some other day, the lack of pressure to HAVE to come up with something makes it more likely that something will
Rick Hall
They always say that if you want to learn how to write, then read voraciously. I don't buy that. If you want to learn to write, then WRITE voraciously.
Rick Hall
I read an article somewhere about a parasite that causes grasshoppers to commit suicide by jumping into a body of water and drowning (because while it's easier to invade the grasshopper, the parasite really wants to be in the water). I found myself fascinated by the idea that a virus living in your brain could have its own agenda and intelligence
Rick Hall
Hogwartz, obviously. And I'd be a happy little Ravenclaw, probably trying to lure Luna Lovegood into a conversation about conspiracy theory
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