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Wednesday,
5th June, 2002 - 09:00 BST
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asked, he answered |
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Terry
Pratchett. |
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Between
the touring stage adaption of Truckers and the launch of his new book;
The Thief of Time, celebrated fantasy writer Terry Pratchett found
time to answer your questions. |
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Question.
The 21st century seems to be the era for the transformation of fantasy
books to the big screen. This isn't a question of whether a movie
will be made of your series, but more a question of how willing are
you to develop an adaptation for a full-length movie? (Steven)
Answer. Mort:The Movie has been in an out of development hell for
ten years. It may never happen. To be frank, I'm not hugely keen on
movie versions. Movies take over, characters become products, you'd
see plastic Granny Weatherwaxes with Amazing Kung-Fu Grip and Rocket
Launcher. It's not a prospect I much enjoy.
Q. How do you plan your novels; does the title come first, or an
idea that is expanded on as the book progresses? (John Wharton, Redditch)
A: Usually a title and an idea come pretty close together. I start
with a handful of ideas, thoughts, themes, and write am experimental
draft to see how if will work. Sometimes new insights turn up as the
book evolves. Once I'm clear about how it fits, then the writing process
'officially' starts.
Q. Do you take on board ideas from other parties, or is it all
your own imaginings? (John, Redditch)
A: I do my best not to be directly influenced by anyone else. People
can get sued that way!
Q. What possessed you to write at all: what qualifications have
you in literature/writing? (John, Redditch)
A: I began to write simply because it seemed a natural thing to do.
I certainly have no qualifications, apart from being able to do it!
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