Ask the Author: Russell Campbell
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Russell Campbell
Mitch and Abbey McDeere from John Grisham's "The Firm" - conflicted, yet able to pull together to drive a compelling end to the novel.
Russell Campbell
Greed and fear - twin evils of the mind
Russell Campbell
Essentially, the mind can come up with many ideas, and often we dismiss them or forget about them even if they are funny, or apt. But how often might these ideas form the basis for a book or a film? I've also been a cartoonist, part time, for many years and the same applies - so inspiraiton can come from every day occurances provided we file them in our minds.
Russell Campbell
I am currently editing a second novel, and hopefully soon plotting an idea I have for a third book. Both of these are a bit different.
Russell Campbell
Even for a part time writer, I think it's the fact that you get to 'make it up as you go along'. You're the boss. In a normal work place/profession, so much of what we undertake might be governed by daft rules or procesess that we can't control - write a novel and you have essential freedom.
Russell Campbell
Try to give yourself a goal for your project and a reasonable time frame - say two years to write a book. Then work out how much time per week you'd need.
Russell Campbell
Exercise is a great cure, especially if you clear your mind of clutter first.
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