Certainly going back to Sherlock Holmes we have a tradition of forensic science featured in detective stories. – Jeffery Deaver
It means working harder to do the research but I don’t really mind – I don’t think I have what it takes to chase criminals through back alleys and wade through blood at crime scenes. – Jeffery Deaver
Of course, all writers draw upon their personal experiences in describing day-to-day life and human relationships, but I tend to keep my own experiences largely separate from my stories. – Jeffery Deaver
If you have a craftsman’s command of the language and basic writing techniques you’ll be able to write – as long as you know what you want to say. – Jeffery Deaver
Of course, I write crime stories, and I have to describe violence and the aftermath of violence. – Jeffery Deaver
I was editor of my high school literary magazine and a reporter for the school newspaper. – Jeffery Deaver
My books are primarily plot driven but the best plot in the world is useless if you don’t populate them with characters that readers can care about. – Jeffery Deaver
The recent fascination, I think, reflects the shift in approach by law enforcement officials to embrace technology as wholeheartedly as the rest of the world. – Jeffery Deaver
When it comes time to write the book itself I’ll shut the lights out, picture the scene I’m about to write then close my eyes and go at it. Yes, I can touch type. – Jeffery Deaver
To answer that I have to describe what I think is my responsibility as a thriller writer: To give my readers the most exciting roller coaster ride of a suspense story I can possibly think of. – Jeffery Deaver
Trying to write books with a subject matter or in a genre or style you’re not familiar with is the best way to find the Big Block looming. – Jeffery Deaver
I spend eight months outlining and researching the novel before I begin to write a single word of the prose. – Jeffery Deaver
The best way to learn about writing is to study the work of other writers you admire. – Jeffery Deaver
I also try very hard to create characters – both heroes and villains – with psychological depth. – Jeffery Deaver
I’ve often said that there’s no such thing as writer’s block; the problem is idea block. – Jeffery Deaver
So I work hard to present the human side of my characters while not neglecting the plot. – Jeffery Deaver
I liked the challenge of writing in a very concise structure in which both meaning and form are important. – Jeffery Deaver
