Laura Guilbault
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B.A. Paris:
I absolutely ADORED "Behind Closed Doors" and I wanted to ask: HOW DID YOU DO IT!? I'm currently trying to write my first novel but it's so hard because I want it to be perfect! Do you have any tips for new writers on how to keep the story interesting throughout the whole novel?
B.A. Paris
Hi Laura,
I'm so glad you enjoyed Behind Closed Doors! I'm not quite sure how I did it but first of all, it has to be a story you're passionate about, with characters that you care about, because that makes it easier to write. I think the best thing is just to write, don't worry about it being perfect because that comes when you start editing your work after the first draft. And to keep the story interesting, it depends on the genre you're writing but if it's a thriller, to make it interesting, you need to keep the story moving forwards. So make sure that something is always happening or about to happen.
I hope this helps - good luck!
I'm so glad you enjoyed Behind Closed Doors! I'm not quite sure how I did it but first of all, it has to be a story you're passionate about, with characters that you care about, because that makes it easier to write. I think the best thing is just to write, don't worry about it being perfect because that comes when you start editing your work after the first draft. And to keep the story interesting, it depends on the genre you're writing but if it's a thriller, to make it interesting, you need to keep the story moving forwards. So make sure that something is always happening or about to happen.
I hope this helps - good luck!
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Vicky Bair
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B.A. Paris:
I was continually stunned and awestruck with the characters of your first book Behind Closed Doors. I have yet to read your second book but I am sure it is just as great with character development and plot as the first. What was the spark that set the words on paper for Breakdown?
Stacia
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B.A. Paris:
Hi, thank you for taking the time to read my question! I have never read your book before, but look forward to in the near future, since I do think it's a little too mature for me, being a teen. I did want to ask, since I enjoy writing thrillers myself, how do you create that poignant, raw, hauntingly beautiful effect in a book? How do you put that level of emotion into words, easy for the readers to comprehend?
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