Ask the Author: James R. Nelson
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James R. Nelson
In 10 years I've never had it. I don't believe in it. I'm always thinking of new things to write.
James R. Nelson
Making up complete worlds in your head and getting to know all of your characters. I didn't want to finish writing my last Archie Archibald book - A Crimson Sky for Dying, because I didn't want to leave Archie and his world.
James R. Nelson
Join a local critique group and write, write, write. Just like anything, the more you write the better you will get.
James R. Nelson
I'm currently outlining my 10th book. This one will be a stand alone mystery. It usually takes me about 8 weeks to finish my outline.
James R. Nelson
By GUILT! If I don't write after a few days I start to feel guilty so I sit down and get it done.
James R. Nelson
I wanted to write a book about things that happened when I lived in Fort Lauderdale and I also wanted to write the 3rd book in the Archie Archibald Private Detective series, so I combined the two.
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