Ask the Author: Robert Quattlebaum
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Robert Quattlebaum
I'm still waiting for Frank Peretti to publish another book.
Robert Quattlebaum
I think the best thing is to continue writing. It doesn't have to be good because it can be edited or deleted later. It doesn't have to be long - just a paragraph or even a sentence. But sometimes the block is because of poor planning, or the story has gone off track. That's when it's time to step back and re-evaluate whether the story needs changes, or to be abandoned.
Robert Quattlebaum
I don't know if I've discovered the "best thing" yet. It's rewarding to hear that people enjoyed my story
Robert Quattlebaum
Find a published mentor, and learn from that person. Join a writing group and learn from the members. Every writer starts out thinking they have the best story and the best writing in the world. Even if you made A's in college English, your writing probably isn't nearly good enough for publication. There is so much to learn to write at the professional level. But - don't give up. Even great writers had to learn their craft.
Robert Quattlebaum
I'm working on a modern interpretation of the Biblical book of Job. What would happen if the richest man in the eastern U.S., a follower of God, suddenly had everything yanked away from him?
Robert Quattlebaum
Ideas pop into my head all the time, and I like writing them down. My inspiration comes from within.
Robert Quattlebaum
I never intended to be a writer, although I've loved reading since childhood. The idea for my book literally popped into my head one day about ten years into an IT career. I sat down and started to write, and it just flowed from there. I know it's cliche, but I truly believe the story came from God.
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