If I don't cry while writing a key emotional scene, my gut feeling is it's failed. Jojo Moyes cryemotionalfail Change image and share on social
I try to read writers who are better than me because it inspires me to be better. Jojo Moyes inspirereadwriter Change image and share on social
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 americacardfilm share on social
Marriage is a decades-long experiment, conducted mostly in private; a test of will in the face of unexpected obstacles. Jojo Moyes conductdecadeexperiment Change image and share on social
You have to write the story that's at the front of your head. There is no point in trying to write for the market; it won't ring true. Jojo Moyes frontheadmarket Change image and share on social
Love is the driver for all great stories: not just romantic love, but the love of parent for child, for family, for country. Jojo Moyes childcountrydriver Change image and share on social
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 atkinsonbookkate Change image and share on social
If the characters are compelling, readers will follow anywhere. Jojo Moyes charactercompelfollow Change image and share on social
Unless you sell millions, I think it's very hard as a writer not to feel anxious about what you put out. I always feel I could do better. Jojo Moyes anxiousfeelhard Change image and share on social
I think there is an awful lot of technology for technology's sake. I have yet to be convinced by my husband that persuading our mobiles to talk to our computers is going to be quicker and more straightforward than scribbling a note in our kitchen diary. Jojo Moyes awfulcomputerconvince share on social
