This section provides general information. If you have a specific question or need information regarding a particular novel or film, see The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, The Rescue, A Bend in the Road and Nights in Rodanthe, The Guardian, The Wedding, Three Weeks With My Brother, True Believer, and At First Sight.

When will his next novel be out?

Where does Nicholas Sparks get his ideas?

Does he accept story ideas from other people?

How long does it take Nicholas Sparks to write a novel? Does he work every day? How many hours per day?

What does he want his readers to take away from his novels?

Will he read my manuscript and tell me what he thinks?

Will he forward my manuscript to his agent or editor? Or can he recommend an agent for me?

What advice can he give me about writing?

What inspired him to write The Notebook? Message in a Bottle? A Walk to Remember? The Rescue? A Bend in the Road? Nights in Rodanthe

When did Nicholas Sparks begin writing?

Does he write longhand or work on a computer?

Does he care what the critics write about his work?

Why is each of his novels so different?

Does he have a lot of input when it comes to adapting his work into film?

How does he feel about the film versions of Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember and The Notebook?

Does he get a chance to meet the stars?

How many copies have his novels sold?

Does he work from an outline?

What is the first step he takes in writing a new novel?

How much does he know about the story before he begins? For instance, does he know the end of the story in advance?

As a man, how does he feel about writing love stories?

What is the difference between a love story and a romance novel?

What does he read?

Who are his favorite authors?

Will he send me a signed photograph?

To what does Nicholas Sparks attribute the popularity of his novels?

What are his hobbies?

Will he come talk to our school, group or conference?

Will Nicholas sign books that are sent to his home?

Is it true that Nicholas answers all of his fan mail at least once?

Is it true that all his novels are based on his own life?

I've heard that Nicholas Sparks is writing a screenplay. Is that right?

Is it true Nicholas had written two novels before The Notebook was published, and if so, will he ever publish them?

Rumor has it that there might also be a television series based on one of his novels. Is this true?

I'd really like to get my book signed. How do I do that? Will Nicholas be coming to my area for any events?

Will Nicholas ever write in another genre?

Why do so many of your stories involve death?

Why does Nicholas read books, and why does he write them?

How does Nicholas approach character motivation?

What is Nicholas's Remedy for Writer's Block?

How does Nicholas write women so well?

Which one of Nicholas's books would he say is the most interesting book that he's written?

Will Nicholas be writing any more books with younger characters?

What are Nicholas' running times (high school and college)?

What is Nicholas' next project?

Which of Nicholas' novels have been adapted for film?