Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
In third grade, I used my two index fingers to pound out a detective play on an Underwood portable typewriter. I was also the lead actor, director, and costume designer. The unforgettable plot of the play escapes me. I do remember I wore a white jacket with bright red polka dots.
What is your writing process?
I start with a general idea. I decide what the ending should be. Then I methodically map out a detailed outline on how to get there. At that I point, I begin to write, and the story takes on a life of its own -- trashing the rigorous process I intended.
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