Ask the Author: Douglas Karlson
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Douglas Karlson
I can't remember exactly, I think it was the main character, Kim Conrad, an FBI agent, and I paired her with a wounded vet.
Douglas Karlson
It begins with a germ of an idea. Then I develop it. I am also inspired by other writers who work their asses off, and their books, and by great shows on TV, like Happy Valley or Breaking Bad.
Douglas Karlson
My third book, the sequel to the first. I think it will be a novella.
Douglas Karlson
Don't figure it all out for yourself. There are some great books about the craft of writing, such as The Writer's Journey by Chris Vogler, How to Grow a Novel by Sol Stein, Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass... and many more.
Douglas Karlson
The satisfaction in writing something that someone else enjoys reading. Writing something really good. Being able to produce something by yourself.
Douglas Karlson
First, it's important not to wait to be inspired. Just sit down and put in the hour or two hours you plan to.
Second, I find it helps if I work out the plot in advance, then follow the outline.
Third, inhabit the character you are writing about.
Second, I find it helps if I work out the plot in advance, then follow the outline.
Third, inhabit the character you are writing about.
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