Process
I recently finished drafting a contemporary thriller that sprang from a curious seed of inspiration: an anonymous story from Chinese folklore. It features a peasant’s desperate escape from assault and a chilling twist of mistaken identity.
Personally, each project starts with an idea that captivates and lingers in my thoughts, for a few weeks at least. This initial idea often reveals the core theme, or a distinct image, or a gripping plot twist, or an irresistible character that one wants to get to know more deeply; something to run with.
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