My philosophy on writing books is that if you learn only one new thing, or even get a new take on something you already know, it's worth it.

Write like you're in love. Edit like you're in charge.

A writing teacher once told me that the most successful movies and books were simple plots about complex characters. You should be able to articulate your concept in a couple of lines.

The most important rule: Do not, I repeat, do not censor yourself in any way. Leave your editorial mind out of the loop. Just let the ideas come pouring out in any way, shape, or form they want to. Do not judge anything.

My philosophy on writing books is that if you learn only one new thing, or even get a new take on something you already know, it's worth it.

Think of it as the Doorway of No Return. The feeling must be that your lead character, once she passes through, cannot go home again until the major problem of the plot is solved.

Structure is translation software for your imagination.