Do you have any questions for a Best Selling Author?

[Dien Rice]

Originally Posted by GordonJ

Next week I'll be conducting an in-depth interview with an amazing author. His books are not sold in bookstores and you probably have never heard of him. His books have been translated into several languages and his best-seller is about to be offered in Chinese.

He has sales of over 1.8 million books (not dollars, BOOKS) for his top seller. If we have any budding, blooming or even fading writers who would like to pick the brain of a guy whose books have over 1.8+ million copies in print, ask your questions here and I'll post his answers next week. OK?

Hi Gordon,

Thanks again for this opportunity to ask some questions! (And get them answered...!)

One question, which is similar to Donsonic's question, is how do you choose a "hot" topic to write a book about?

Another question I have is, what is his specific method of planning and writing a book. (I'm presuming these are nonfiction books.) For example, some people write a highly detailed outline first, while others don't and use a more "spontaneous" approach. Some people determine the length the book will be first and write it to fill that size, while others just write more than needed, then edit it down.

Another question is... What environment do you like to write your books in? (E.g. do you lock yourself alone in a room, do you write at a cafe, etc.)

What do you use to write, specifically? (E.g. Do you use a computer and word processor, do you write "long hand" with a pen, do you dictate your books then get it transcribed, etc.)

How do you make yourself focus when it is time to write, and not be distracted?

Do you try to put yourself in a particular "mood" when you write? A related question... Do you listen to music when you write?

What methods do you use to sell your books? (This is also similar to one of Donsonic's questions...)

How long does it take you to write a book (including research, planning, etc.)?

There are some questions off the top of my head...

Best wishes,

Dien