HE IS one of our most prolific authors, writing at least four books a year, and his series include The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, 44 Scotland Street and The Sunday Philosophy Club. Here Alexander McCall Smith shares his writing rituals.
Sunday, 10 August 2014
How I write my books: Alexander McCall Smith
HE IS one of our most prolific authors, writing at least four books a year, and his series include The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, 44 Scotland Street and The Sunday Philosophy Club. Here Alexander McCall Smith shares his writing rituals.
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