Emily Chmielewski

Emily Chmielewski asked J.R. Ward:

When you're plotting/writing, do you work through the main characters' plot lines first and then work in the side characters and their stories afterwards (or, more or less towards the end of your process, as the case may be, since writing can be such a cyclical process), fitting side story pieces in here and there as necessary? Or, do you plot/write it all out together?

J.R. Ward OMG I know this is going to sound lame, but I honestly don't work on anything. I just watch the movies in my head and put them together in a way that makes sense? I extensively outline, but that's recording what I've been shown and trying to get it an order that flows and is chronologically sound? But I don't have a process in the sense that I dictate anything. The stories are to be found or discovered intact as they are revealed. They are not driven by me. If I do try and have an opinion, or force them to do something or go somewhere they don't want? Everything shuts up. Learned that back with Lover Revealed- it was the only time I've ever had writer's block.

More Answered Questions

Inguška Hríbiková

Inguška Hríbiková asked J.R. Ward:

At first, thank you very much for BDB series and for every book you wrote. When I have bad day, your books are my light in darkness. I am falling in love to every chatacter.of course Z is my biggest love. And my second biggest love is Lassiter. So please tell me that you will write one book about him? I love his sense of humor. Have a nice day.

Sarah

Sarah asked J.R. Ward:

ok so i was wondering about the new series about the bdb trainees (OMG BEST IDEA EVER!) plus the bourbon kings and regular bdb.... does this mean we will always have 3 books a year from you or will BK's be like every 2 years or something? because i'm just trying to think from your standpoint.. you must write constantly!! don't get me wrong though, i'm all for it! :) lol xoxo ps.. you are awesome!

Seffra

Seffra asked J.R. Ward:

Will you ever revisit Z and Bella's story in one or both of their perspectives? I read somewhere that there is a possibility that you may revisit the original 6 brothers. Is that true? I'm in love with your books and your writing is a gift! Thanks and much love from Canada!

All answers from J.R. Ward…

52,409 followers

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions