# Philippa Gregory, Author of "The White Queen" (INTERVIEW) By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-05 | Updated 2009-08-14 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippa-gregory-interview References: [philippagregory](http://www.philippagregory.com/) Philippa Gregory is an intriguing author who is also an established historian. Best known for her novel, “The Other Boleyn Girl,” which was made into [a TV series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literary-tour) as well as a major motion film, Philippa Gregory has currently released her newest book called “The White Queen.” It is clear that Philippa Gregory's love for history is wonderfully intertwined into [her novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemma-stafford), as they skyrocket in popularity. **13 Questions With Philippa Gregory** **1. How do you keep your work on the cutting edge?** I write exactly as I please without compromise, and without much advice. That way I follow my own development and not that of others. **2. How do you reset yourself to become creative? Do you have any rituals?** I walk in the country in silence, I listen to myself. **3. What is an example of a time where you have thrown away an existing idea to force yourself to find something new?** I once had an idea for a time-shift novel and became more interested in the (18th time than the modern time, and that novel became the book (and then the TV drama) A Respectable Trade. **4. How did you get involved in writing and what motivates you to continue?** I love writing; it is an art that I am drawn to, daily, almost naturally. **5. How significant are the topics of cool hunting and trend spotting in the world of writing?** Personally, I think they are a contradiction to the individual nature of making a work of art. People who try to write like someone else are not consulting their own inner voice. **6. How do you define a trend?** A new movement, a fashion. **7. How do you define cool?** I use the word to mean something that takes my fancy and strikes me as unusual and attractive. I also have a sense of its pejorative use as in too cool for school--pretentious. **8. Do you need a culture of innovation to create something that is cool?** I don’t think so. I think you need to have confidence in your own ability to be innovative. **9. What is the best way to create an infectious idea, product or service?** Again, for me it would be to follow your own judgment. **10. What is the key to innovation?** Confronting the current reality and responding to it. **11. What are the most important trends you see in the writing industry?** I have certainly seen crime writing, and now I think [historical fiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-winginspired), rise from the description of genre to be regarded as a worthwhile literary form. **12. Professionally, what do you want to be doing or studying in 10 years?** I want to be researching and writing novels, like now only with 10 years more practice and thus better. **13. What are your most important hobbies?** I keep ducks and love them, I ride my horse, and I walk my dog--I like to be connected to the natural world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Interviews](https://www.trendhunter.com/interviews) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Individualized Writing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop personalized AI writing assistants that help writers follow their own unique voice and style. - **Historical Fiction Renaissance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an immersive storytelling platform that combines historical research and interactive elements to engage readers in a new way. - **Self-confidence in Innovation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a self-paced online course or coaching program that helps individuals develop the confidence to trust their own innovative ideas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **AI Writing Assistants:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop intelligent writing assistants that can analyze writing styles and provide personalized recommendations to writers. - **Storytelling Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a digital platform that combines historical research, storytelling, and interactive elements to provide readers with a unique and immersive reading experience. - **Innovation Coaching:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish an online coaching service that helps individuals build self-confidence in their own innovative ideas and encourages them to take creative risks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hotel-Backed Literary Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-hotel-x-giller-prize.md) - [Thriller Novel Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempo-by-hilton-times-square.md) - [Fantasy Book Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-of-glass.md) - [Literary Tourism Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jane-austen-festival.md) - [Literary Frozen Yogurt Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkberry-summer-crush-sweepstakes.md) - [Storytelling Literary Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotto-fragrances-literature-collection.md) - [Resilience-Focused Children's Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savvy-suzanna.md) - [Literary Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aweventurer.md) - [Book-Themed Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-collection.md)