Ask the Author: Kevin M. Fitzpatrick
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Kevin M. Fitzpatrick
I knew it was a story worth telling. Too often we let journalists tell the stories of natural disasters...we thought this one was going to require a deeper insight, a more careful analysis, and a narrative that would hopefully gain some traction because we had empirical data, with stories and pictures that helped to give some umphf...because ultimately Hurricane Harvey wasn't about the data, it was about the stories.
Kevin M. Fitzpatrick
As a non-fiction writer its all about the topic...its all about getting inspiration to write about an issue, event, etc.
Kevin M. Fitzpatrick
I am writing about COVID-19. Is there a book in it? Probably...
Kevin M. Fitzpatrick
Write..and then write some more. Write different things..but just write till someone notices what you are writing and encourages you to keep writing.
Kevin M. Fitzpatrick
Freedom..freedom to write about what you want to write about.
Kevin M. Fitzpatrick
Push through..write regardless. Don't wait for the perfect sentence...someone else can create that for you.
Kevin M. Fitzpatrick
Eric Larson's Splendid & the Vile...wonderful writing and deeply engrossing story of the back story of WWII
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