Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
The first story I ever wrote was when I was in college. I took a creative writing class, but it ended up being more of a critical review class rather than something that would teach me skills I needed to become a better writer. I got a C and took it as a sign that I shouldn't write. I didn't write another word of fiction for more than ten years.
What is your writing process?
I know where I want to go, and sometimes I know where I want to start. I know the theme and parts of the plot. Then I just start writing and see where it takes me. As I write, problems and puzzles present themselves and I need to solve them. On a few occasions I've written myself into a corner and I end up having to backtrack. Most of the time, however, I let the story unfold as I solve the ultimate puzzle of getting from start to finish.
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