Comments on: Q & A with Julia Quinn, today’s Guest Chef!

By: Julia Quinn

Julia Quinn — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:02:04 +0000

Susan, thanks for having me!

By: Julia Quinn

Julia Quinn — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:01:30 +0000

Laura,

Well, when I said I revise as I go along, I didn’t mean that I start at the beginning each time. Usually, I’m just tinkering with what I’ve done in the last week or so. And then about 3-4 times during the course of writing the book, I’ll go back to the beginning to refresh my memory. And of course I end up doing a little editing then, too, but usually nothing drastic.

By: Julia Quinn

Julia Quinn — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:58:36 +0000

Robin–

First off, I’m so glad you liked the dialogue workshop. I really enjoy giving it, especially because it comes out differently every time.

Secondly, I don’t plan out the love scenes in advance, but I do consciously try to make sure that they move the plot forward or deepen the characterization in some way. That’s probably why my love scenes tend to have more dialogue than most. The last thing I want is a love scene that feels like it was pasted into the book.

By: Julia Quinn

Julia Quinn — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:56:07 +0000

Hi Julie–

Sorry for the delay in replying, but thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoy my books.

By: Susan Carlisle

Susan Carlisle — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:55:56 +0000

Julia,
So excited to have you here. Your covers are beautiful. I look forward to meeting you at Moonlight and Magnolias conference in Atlanta next week.

By: Laura Russell

Laura Russell — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:55:17 +0000

Hi Julia,
I am goggling over your writing process- I like it. You keep re-writing as you go along. Do you have time-outs where you tell yourself ‘no more revising first three until…’? Then when you get to the next turning point in the plot, you go back?
Sorry my question is so late!
Laura

By: robin delany

robin delany — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:16:30 +0000

Hello Julie,
I’d like to start by saying that I love your writing and have read nearly every book you’ve written (still have a few more on the to be read/listened pile)and I wanted to say thank you for the wonderful dialogue workshop at Nationals. It was wonderful to meet you.

My question is, how do you keep your love scenes so unique and interesting. I’ve never felt any monotony while reading them. Do you come into a novel with a unique idea on how you will do them, or do they just work out that way based on the characters?

By: Sia Huff

Sia Huff — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:59:48 +0000

Yes, you did. I think our comments got crossed. Sorry I didn’t see your answer before I asked again.
Your earlier answer was infromative when I saw it. Thanks

By: Julie Burke

Julie Burke — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:55:09 +0000

Hi Julia! My friend shared about your being on the site and I was interested in knowing more about your work. I have not read your books, but now I will! Julie Burke

By: Carol Burnside

Carol Burnside — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:05:28 +0000

What fun it’s been having you with us today, Julia! I don’t have more questions, but can totally identify with your ‘CONSTANTLY revising’ comment. I write the same way. I’ve tried and tried not to, but always end up with the same process, so now I’m embracing it.