J.K. Rowling took out some time and took to Twitter to answer some of the questions asked by her followers.
There were questions about her writing style, her upcoming novels, her ideation process, and such.
She replied in her usual candid, tongue-in-cheek manner. Here are some of the excerpts.
When a user asked if she plans her story before she starts, she answered in affirmative.
She wrote, "I plan a lot. This particular novel's plan comprises a vast, complicated, colour-coded table showing all the suspects, with blue ink for clues and red ink for red herrings".
I plan a lot. This particular novel's plan comprises a vast, complicated, colour-coded table showing all the suspects, with blue ink for clues and red ink for red herrings. https://t.co/Ab1uMqh20P
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 30, 2018
Another user commented on his dislike for Microsoft Word and shared his love for Scrivener and OmniOutliner. However, she vouched for the traditional pen and paper while simply stating that Microsoft Word is it for her.
Pen, paper and then Microsoft Word 😠https://t.co/zD2ImtRjFG
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 30, 2018
Another user asked, "What do you do when you're absolutely certain you've made all the wrong choices in your writing career? What, not applicable? Okay what do you do when you feel discouraged?"
To which Rowling replied in an insightful manner. She wrote that the most wonderful and terrifying thing about writing is that there will always be a blank page waiting.
The wonderful thing about writing is that there is always a blank page waiting.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 30, 2018
The terrifying thing about writing is that there is always a blank page waiting. https://t.co/jQsbNLusek
On being asked if she creates a visual plan for her novels, she replied that she definitely do so in a table form.
Yes, I plan a lot and usually in table form. In the case of the present novel, I had the idea for the plot in 2013, but its undergone huge revisions since then. https://t.co/jrtDIw8aQR
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 30, 2018
Another user asked if she is ever tempted by new ideas before the current novel is finished.
She wrote, "Of course!" followed by a quote from William Faulkner - 'All (writers) have failed to match our dream of perfection... That's why he keeps on working, trying again; he believes each time that this time he will do it, bring it off. Of course he won't, which is why this condition is healthy'.
Of course! “All (writers) have failed to match our dream of perfection... That’s why he keeps on working, trying again; he believes each time that this time he will do it, bring it off. Of course he won’t, which is why this condition is healthy." - William Faulkner https://t.co/ncNVXp8B3X
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 30, 2018
A user took advantage of the candid moments and asked her on the fourth installment of Cormoran White series which has been anticipated for a long time.
Rowling wrote, "It progresses. Turns out the fourth in every one of my series have to be the longest".
It progresses. Turns out the fourth in every one of my series has to be the longest. 🙄 https://t.co/cnXl2Qju6Y
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 30, 2018
It is next to impossible to talk about JK Rowling and for Harry Potter not to creep his way in.
When a user shared his loathing of Dolores Umbridge, a negative character from Harry Potter series, she heartily approved of it in a tweet.
Give him my love and tell him that I approve of you loathing Dolores Umbridge. https://t.co/6yoybosZFz
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 30, 2018
