![]() Why is that?Ī: Where would you rather be, in a stuffy courtroom, or on a beach in Key West? Q: You write legal thrillers, but your lawyer-protagonists, Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord in one series, Jake Lassiter in another, don’t spend that much time in court. Then, when you rewrite, you take out all the junk that doesn’t belong in the story. ![]() Q: Do you recommend any books with writing tips? Writing Tips: Read Stephen King’s “On Writing”Ī: Stephen King’s “On Writing.” King says your first draft is where you tell yourself the story. Q: Do you do a lot of re-writing or are you a first draft kind of guy?Ī: Someone said all writing is rewriting. And read both fiction and non-fiction.Ī: Put your butt in the chair and keep it there. Everyone should read newspaper every day. Any writing tips you want to share?Ī: Read! If you’re still in school, study history and literature and the social sciences. ![]() Q: Paul, you frequently speak to aspiring authors. ![]() Why is “write what you know” bad advice? What does Stephen King say about rewriting? How does Paul find so much humor in court? And why does he pay homage to John D. Novelist Paul Levine has some writing tips. ![]()
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