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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?
William Pearson How did my mother's father die?
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
William Pearson Research the topic further until you know it backwards and inside out. Go for a long walk.
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
William Pearson Travelling to new places in your mind
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
William Pearson Apply your bottom to the seat of a chair and start writing. Keep going.
Read widely.
Analyse the structure and style of books you admire
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How do you get inspired to write?
William Pearson Candlelit baths!
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
William Pearson The Book of Unexplained Mysteries was the idea of Alan Samson, commission editor at Hachette. He proposed lots of old ones like the Marie Celeste. I included some new ones: The Rising Star Cave; The Shugborough Code; and Fenn's Treasure.
Could be a good Christmas present for someone?
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