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Posted by James Drax

May 13th 2013

Dear Mr Nicholson I am a massive fan of your books and love your creative ideas.I am a producer and would love to turn the SINGER novels into a film. I hope we can meet so I can try to persuade you to hopefully turn this brilliant book something people can enjoy on the screen as well as the book. Thanks James Drax

William Nicholson responded:

I would love to see The Wind Singer and its sequels made into films - but only if they're going to be well done. That takes money. So I'm unwilling to sign over the rights (which effectively locks them up) unless there's evidence that a producer can deliver the finance. Also I have recently had another similar enquiry, from a very solid production company. That, like others that have gone before, may lead to nothing, but I'm willing to wait. In the mean time, if you want to take matters further, you should approach my UK film agent in the first place: Norman North at The Agency.

Posted by Random Girl

May 7th 2013

Hi William Nicholson, I have to do an pretend interview about The Wind Singer. I was just wondering the answers to my questions. What inspired you to write The Wind Singer? What genres do you like writing most? Can you relate to any of the character in that book? How long did it take for you to write this book? When did you start writing? What do you like about writing books? Why did you decide to write this book? Do you think in your mind it was a popular book, regardless of how many books were sold? How popular did you expect this book to be? Any other interesting information?

William Nicholson responded:

I started writing the Wind Singer as an attack on the dominance of exams in education. I like writing all genres - I find switching between genres and styles and forms refreshes me. I relate most strongly to Bowman and Kestrel, because they're two halves of myself. But then so is Mumpo me, so it's complicated. It took me about a year to write the book. I love writing books because I love making things up. Is the Wind Singer popular? I think so, but I don't really know. It's the book I wanted to write. The rest is up to other people.

Posted by Mike Gantman

May 1st 2013

Dear Mr. Nicholson, I'm an aspiring screenwriter, and just graduated with an MFA in screenwriting from UCLA. I absolutely love your work, and feel your scripts are so beautifully structured, and your characters have amazing depth. I'm curious to know what your daily writing process is like when working on a screenplay? Do you write at a certain time of day? Do you write to music? Or like quiet? Do you outline or write a treatment? Or do you just dive into the writing of pages? Also in regards to research, how do you incorporate that into the writing process? Thank you so much for your time, and I really appreciate it. All the best.

William Nicholson responded:

I write in the mornings only - we writers have to live our lives as well as write, or we have nothing to write about. I write in total silence, except for the noises in my head. I always begin by making an outline, which then evolves as I write. Research comes first, before I start writing; but as I go along I find the need for more information, and break off to get it. I write as fast as I can, and then go back when I'm done and rewrite. By the time a first draft goes to my producer it's been through at least three versions they never see. Oh, and I write every day, including Sundays.

Posted by Jesse Fisher

April 16th 2013

Mr. Nicholson, were you aware that "Motherland" is now out in audiobook form as well? Found it at http://amblingbooks.com/books/view/motherland_1

William Nicholson responded:

Thanks - yes, the audiobooks come out so fast these days! I don't know the version you list. In the US it's Recorded Books, and in the UK, WF Howes. Not sure what Ambling Books is. But the more the merrier.

Posted by kelsey

April 11th 2013

Hi. Will there be a sequel to rich and mad? I loved the book! Please write a sequel. Your u.s fan Kelsey.

William Nicholson responded:

No plans for a sequel, but I love it that you love it...

Posted by Taylor McAlister

April 11th 2013

Living in Australia, we don't get many authors coming around for book signings, however, it is a dream of mine to meet you either way - seeing as that is a bit of a long shot; is it possible for me to send you or your agent or... whomever... my copy of the Wind on Fire Trilogy to have them signed?

William Nicholson responded:

Alas, no plans for me to come to Australia in the visible future... Yes, do send your copies to my agent and they'll pass them on; or let me have your address and I'll gladly mail you signed book plates.