Your storylines

[siderussianlegsweep]

Hi Mr Burke,

Just wondering how long it takes you to think up the "skeleton" of a storyline? What I mean by skeleton is the basic theme/storyline of the book which you will then flesh out as you write.

Do you have your next book in your head already?

Thank you,

Peter

[jamesleeburke]

I never outline and I never see more than two scenes ahead. I never know how a book will end until the last chapter. I always see the story as a matter of discovery rather than creation.

All the best,

JLB

[tonyd]

Has that always been the case Jim? Just curious if that is something that has developed over your career or if even as a young author the process was the same?