The Arab World is writing a new future the pen is in our own hands.
The Arab World is writing a new future the pen is in our own hands.
I have four shelves covered with journals that I've written. Dad and I are
I have four shelves covered with journals that I've written. Dad and I are writing songs together. I've probably written 100 songs.
When I started writing, I did have some idealised notion of my dad as a wri
When I started writing, I did have some idealised notion of my dad as a writer. But I have less and less of a literary rivalry with him as I've gone on. I certainly don't feel I need his approval, although maybe that's because I'm confident that I've got
I remember my dad working with me on breaking down my script and writing ou
I remember my dad working with me on breaking down my script and writing out a back story for my character and all that stuff.
My only writing ritual is to shave my head bald between writing the first a
My only writing ritual is to shave my head bald between writing the first and second drafts of a book. If I can throw away all my hair, then I have the freedom to trash any part of the book on the next rewrite.
I used to be a freelance journalist, so I had to write fast, but I always f
I used to be a freelance journalist, so I had to write fast, but I always found writing nonfiction constraining. I like the freedom of fiction, where I get to invent everything, and tidy, conclusive endings are within my control.
In all my life, I have never been free. I have never been able to do anythi
In all my life, I have never been free. I have never been able to do anything with freedom, except in the field of my writing.
I tried writing this book about a singer in a wedding band, but realized I
I tried writing this book about a singer in a wedding band, but realized I only wanted to write the book so I could have an excuse to sing with a wedding band as research. That's not a good enough reason to write a book.
I was in a fertility situation publicly, so I disappeared. I was very satis
I was in a fertility situation publicly, so I disappeared. I was very satisfied just being to able to creatively express myself with writing. The white hot publicity that came from 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' was appreciated but not sought, so I was happy
People read legal writing differently. When you're at the crux of a legal a
People read legal writing differently. When you're at the crux of a legal argument, every step is a step in the argument. The judge will see any holes. If you do that in fiction, it's too long and boring.
I have always been delighted when told there was a piece of fanfic inspired
I have always been delighted when told there was a piece of fanfic inspired by a book of mine floating about. I don't read it for legal reasons, but I'm thrilled to know it's there. Someone cared. Someone loved it enough to spend their free time writing a
Truly I never thought of myself as writing legal thrillers, and I still don
Truly I never thought of myself as writing legal thrillers, and I still don't think I do. I write stories about women.
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