My fav modern author!
A British mastermind, Richard Symth has his hands in every inkwell. He’s an editor, author, cartoonist, and question-setter for popular television shows and crosswords. With several books on the market, Richard is inspiring authors and authors-to-be with his spectacular use of the written word.
When did you know you wanted to be a writer?
I always wanted to write, I think. I’m not sure when that spilled over into wanting to write for a living. When I was around 16-17, I think – about twenty years ago.
Which writers inspire you?
The Big Two for me are Vladimir Nabokov and Martin Amis. I find their work just staggering in terms of what can be done with the language. Other than them, pretty much everyone I’ve ever read – non-fiction writers not excepted – has inspired me one way or another. The novelists that spring most readily to mind include Salman…
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Richard has an enviable database of writers he’s read and loves. They’re all over the place! That makes me want to read his novels.
Wild Ink is amazing! You should so read it