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Posted by Josh lovie

July 28th 2010

Are you in the middle of writing another medieval fantasy novel?

William Nicholson responded:

Not right now. I'm writing screenplays, and a new adult novel. But soon...

Posted by Hamish Greenhill

July 28th 2010

How many awards have you won all together? And are you in the middle of writing a book now?

William Nicholson responded:

Quite a few awards, but I don't count them. There's so many more I've never won. And yes, I'm forever writing something. This site gives you some idea.

Posted by Ed Reed

July 25th 2010

A while back youn told me that you were working on a remake of Race for the Double Helix. Can you please give me an update? Thanks, Ed

William Nicholson responded:

I have written a screenplay for a movie version, but in this present climate the studios are reluctant to finance films like this - smaller scale more upmarket, perhaps I should say more demanding, stories. So nothing is happening.

Posted by Bradley Kerr

July 24th 2010

Dear William, firstly I would like you to know that Shadowlands is my favourite film of all time. It is as close to a spiritual experience in a film I have ever come across. In fact I would go as far as to say it makes one feel less alone in the world. Secondly I have a small request to ask. I was hoping you could read just the opening seven pages of a script I have written. If you don't like it after reading the seven pages then I'll completely understand but my MA lecturer has told me it is amongst the best he has read from any student on the course (I graduated on the 15th July:-). I know you're extraordinarily busy but your opinion would mean so much to me. Would you be willing?

William Nicholson responded:

It's hard to have to say this, but I just can't agree to reading and giving feedback on other people's scripts. There are simply too many. I would never have time for my own work. So please forgive me - there will be others closer to you who can give you a response to your work. But congratulations on what sounds like something very special.

Posted by Rosa Monckton

July 18th 2010

Not a question, rather a fan e mail. I have just finished The Secret Intensity of Everyday Life, and am going to start it again tomorrow. It is extraordinary, minutely observant, wise and true. Thank you Rosa

William Nicholson responded:

I'm grateful for your positive response - it's not been an easy journey, getting this novel out. But now its sequel is on the way, this September, and I'm at work on the third in the sequence. I think word is slowly spreading...

Posted by Mia Sands

July 17th 2010

Hi, I'm 16 and aspiring to be either a director or an editor. I was wondering if you'd ever thought of making the 'Wind on Fire' trilogy into films, as you have had experience directing before. As I was reading the books, I found that a lot of the descriptions were written in a way that could be useful and inspiring to a director and therefore made into a film. If I ever become famous in my chosen field (haha admitedly unlikely) I'd love to make the films myself. I just wanted to know whether you ever intended for the books to be screenwritten in future? Thanks, Mia.

William Nicholson responded:

They would be expensive films to make, and so far I've not had an offer that convinces me would do a good job. But I'm not against the idea at all. So maybe one day you'll be a famous director and you'll be the one.