I do get writer’s block. It’s inevitable. Your characters tends to take over at times and take your story in a completely new direction and wham - you hit the writer’s block wall. Sometimes you don’t know how to get back to your story concept.
When that happens, you can shift gears and write a scene you know you are going to need for later in the book. Sometimes that opens up possibilities and you can write backwards to the place you got stuck. Kind of like Bizarro World to Superman. Writing backwards always works to break that wall I hit. You then know what you need to set-up to move forward.
Sometimes I just put the book down and watch Camelot or My Cousin Vinnie on DVD. You have to get away at times. These two movies are among my favorite and they help a lot.
How do you deal with a bad review?
Everyone is a critic. No, I mean it. For everyone who likes your story, there is probably someone who hates it. It’s a fact of life.
You have to just turn out the best story you can and love it. That, for me, soothes the savage beast who has had a bad day and is taking it out on your work, or hates your story because you named your antagonist after an American Idol Judge.
What’s next for you?
While writing Cynthia and Constantine, a secondary character, Jane, came to life. A few readers and reviewers have wondered what happened to Jane and Braeden, and if they could have their own story.
Come to think of it, I wondered about that too.
So that’s the book I write next.
Thank you for this interview, Kathye. Do you have any final words you’d like to share with my readers?
Never give up your dream. It’s what keeps us writing. You never know when that next submission will turn into ‘the call.” Visit my website at www.kathyequick.com or my blog at www.kathyequick.blogspot.com.
Article comments
1 - Caridad Pineiro
Awesome interview, Kathye. Your positive attitude is always an inspiration to me!
2 - Kelly Hoffman
I have read most of Kathye Quick's books and I have to say they are the best books I have read in a long time. She really keeps you interested. Great work Mrs. Quick.
3 - Jane Foti
This book was so much fun from the idea to the final product. I can't wait for book two since it is Jane's book. What will Kathye spin from our conversations to the pages!