It’s looking like the predominant concern for this year will be the writing of novel number 4.  I’ve agreed with Faber what it’s going to be about and it’s a project that’s been around for quite a while, so in theory it shouldn’t require an awful lot of research or preparation.  I just need to plan out the scenes, find the tone, then get on with it.  Sheesh, this novel-writing business sounds easy-peasy when I put it like that.  To be honest, I suspect it is for some writers.  Anyway, we shall see … (more…)