Latest Michael Scott Quotes from Interviews

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• I am of the generation of writers who can get instant feedback from readers within hours of publication. The fan forum is extraordinary - readers from all over the world coming together to discuss, argue and debate scenes and characters from a novel. They add a layer to the story that I cannot write and yes, I will participate in that conversation and answer questions. After all, they are the people I'm writing for and their enthusiasm and questions really pushes me to raise the bar.

  Michael Scott

  Writing, Character, People

• Middle school's amazing. It is extraordinary. An extraordinary time.

  Michael Scott

  School, Middle School, Middle

• Books are just dead words on paper and it is the readers who bring the stories alive. Previously, writers wrote a book and sent it out into the world. A couple of months after publication letters from readers might arrive. And, leaving aside the professional reviews, it is really the reader's opinions that the writer needs. They vote for a book - and a writer - with their hard earned cash every time they go into a bookstore (or online - that's my age showing!) and buy a book.

  Michael Scott

  Couple, Book, Leaving

• I am thrilled when I read about fans using my stories as springboards to read about either the historical characters or the myths and legends in the books.

  Michael Scott

  Book, Character, Historical

• The research. It is always the best part of writing. And, of course, it is the great excuse to travel.

  Michael Scott

  Writing, Research, Excuse

  Source: emunderwood.com

• Research is always the best part. As we dug deeper into the history and mythology behind each of the hallows, we discovered more and more stories - some of them deserving of novels in themselves.

  Michael Scott

  Stories, Research, Mythology

  Source: emunderwood.com

• All great literary works influence us as writers, not their stories as much as their storytelling ability.

  Michael Scott

  Stories, Influence, Storytelling

  Source: emunderwood.com

• There really is no difference in the actual writing or plotting. I choose to tell different stories for the younger reader and, of course, I would never put sex and extreme violence in a YA book. But writing for adults and children requires the same care and attention.

  Michael Scott

  Sex, Children, Book

  Source: emunderwood.com

• In fact, writing for younger adults is tougher. They remember everything and if they spot a problem, they'll be sure to let you know.

  Michael Scott

  Writing, Remembers Everything, Adults

  Source: emunderwood.com

• My specialty is mythology.There are artifacts like the hallows scattered through just about every mythology. However, what makes the Celtic hallows so interesting is that they are a self-contained group of objects.

  Michael Scott

  Self, Interesting, Groups

  Source: emunderwood.com

• I'm probably better known in the US as a YA writer, I have a huge body of adult horror and fantasy behind me.

  Michael Scott

  Body, Adults, Fantasy

  Source: emunderwood.com

• Good collaboration essentially boils down to personalities who work well together and are able to integrate each other's notes and ideas without killing each other.

  Michael Scott

  Ideas, Personality, Together

  Source: emunderwood.com