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Apparently James Patterson just does an outline, then sends the outline to another writer who fleshes it out and writes the book, this writer sends it back to Patterson, who revises it. And voila - the book is done?
From NPR
To turn out so many books, Patterson works with a handful of co-writers. Typically, Patterson will research a subject and create an extensive outline, which he then hands off to a co-writer. After he gets back a first draft, he'll do anywhere from two to nine additional drafts until he is satisfied with the finished work.
He admits that the process is a little unusual in the world of publishing, but he adds that "almost all TV shows ... are done by teams of writers. It's not as unusual as people think it is."
Patterson, who writes in longhand and has an assistant type his manuscripts, says that he is able to work anywhere — even when he's on the road. "I literally can sit down anywhere. I'll just sit among the passengers in the airport lounge and I'll be scribbling."
Gee, that sounds irritating. I hate outlines. Hate reading them, hate writing them. Apparently Patterson doesn't like writing, he likes outlining, plotting, researching and revising.
This explains so many things.
I know why people read them. If you want a book that isn't mentally taxing, a bit of fun, and you can forget afterwards - takes up no mental space - pick up a James Patterson.
I refuse to buy or read his books. Can't stand them. But I'm in the minority.
Currently reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Laks - which is better than expected. And getting off computer, because all of a sudden I feel dizzy.
From NPR
To turn out so many books, Patterson works with a handful of co-writers. Typically, Patterson will research a subject and create an extensive outline, which he then hands off to a co-writer. After he gets back a first draft, he'll do anywhere from two to nine additional drafts until he is satisfied with the finished work.
He admits that the process is a little unusual in the world of publishing, but he adds that "almost all TV shows ... are done by teams of writers. It's not as unusual as people think it is."
Patterson, who writes in longhand and has an assistant type his manuscripts, says that he is able to work anywhere — even when he's on the road. "I literally can sit down anywhere. I'll just sit among the passengers in the airport lounge and I'll be scribbling."
Gee, that sounds irritating. I hate outlines. Hate reading them, hate writing them. Apparently Patterson doesn't like writing, he likes outlining, plotting, researching and revising.
This explains so many things.
I know why people read them. If you want a book that isn't mentally taxing, a bit of fun, and you can forget afterwards - takes up no mental space - pick up a James Patterson.
I refuse to buy or read his books. Can't stand them. But I'm in the minority.
Currently reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Laks - which is better than expected. And getting off computer, because all of a sudden I feel dizzy.