Alexander McCall Smith Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)
Alexander McCall Smith quotes and sayings page 4 (76 year old writer). Here's quote # 31 through 40 out of the 51 we have for him.
“Any author of fiction will tell you that characters don't need to be told what to do.”
“As a writer, you have to realize that people want to like the characters, so you have to be careful to keep them involved.”
“I just focus on getting the first scene right, with a few lines about the overall plot, and then the book grows organically.”
“I'm interested in character and dialogue and exchange of ideas.”
“I'm very interested in tea. I wouldn't mind being involved in some aspect of the tea industry.”
“I've also long since realized that the way to really engage children is to give out prizes; it's amazing how it concentrates their minds.”
“The wider your readership, the greater the chances of offending your readers.”
“Who can't like pigs? They're wonderful creatures! I've always liked pigs.”
“With '44 Scotland Street' I found myself having to work out how a daily novel works, and it is completely different to a conventional novel.”
“Writers obviously have to bear witness to the harsh face of the age.”
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