A stylish person, for me, is one who draws your eye without necessarily being showy; they wear clothes that are beautifully cut, flatter the wearer, and show that they are not impervious to fashion, but not a slave to it either. Jojo Moyes Read Quote
I wrote three books before I got one published. Most writers do. Have faith, and know that with each work you are getting better. Jojo Moyes Read Quote
If chick-lit really is taking a commercial battering, I’d suggest it’s because the marketing has been done to death. Covering everything in girlie pink and putting chocolate in the title may once have been a clever Pavlovian device but now makes readers feel a bit sick. Jojo Moyes Read Quote
My Writers Guild of America card is one of my proudest possessions. I was given it after being invited to write the script for a film of my last novel, ‘Me Before You,’ which is being made by MGM. Whenever I look at it, I think, ‘I’m a Hollywood writer!’ Jojo Moyes Read Quote
Don’t set pen to paper until you know your main characters inside out. Create files detailing their appearances, likes, dislikes, and personal background. You may not use all the information, but it is a crucial step in planning your story. Jojo Moyes Read Quote
I love ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ – it seems to offer up new layers every time you read it. I also love Kate Atkinson’s ‘Behind The Scenes At The Museum’ – that’s the book that started me writing. Jojo Moyes Read Quote