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You Quotes by Ian Rankin
- At all times, think like a writer, and keep those antennae twitching - that way, you pick up new ideas.
- I think writers have to be proactive: they've got to use new technology and social media. Yes, it's hard to get noticed by traditional publishers,…
- A lot of writers, especially crime writers, have an image that we think we're trying to keep up with. You've got to be seen as…
- I am, of course, a frustrated rock star - I'd much rather be a rock star than a writer. Or own a record shop. Still,…
- No matter how many awards you've won or how many sales you've got, come the next book it's still a blank sheet of paper and…
- The most difficult part of any crime novel is the plotting. It all begins simply enough, but soon you're dealing with a multitude of linked…
- You need a great idea, but then you've got to carry it through. If you get it right, you're going to be a critical success.…
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