Do any of your characters evolve beyond your original plan? Mine almost always do, especially when it comes to backstory expansion #writingq #WritingCommunity

What relationship changed your MC the most? For Ginger, it was finding a community to belong to after being alone for so long #WritingCommunity #writingq

What would your antagonist say is his or her greatest virtue? I tend to create a lot of antagonists who are narcissists so mine would say being handsome 😎 #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s your favorite thing to read that’s not your preferred genre to write? I love manga #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

What advice would you give to new writers? #writingq #WritingCommunity

What kind of writing advice do you most disagree with? I get the “show don’t tell” advice, but sometimes you need to show. It should be about moderation, not banning techniques #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s the most unsettling book you’ve ever read? Penpal wins the prize for me. I would like to find others like it #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

What kind of writing feedback is most useful to you? When some scene that I thought had all it needed doesn’t resonate or make complete sense to a reader. It’s usually because of a small detail I knew but didn’t include #writingq #WritingCommunity

Are there characters that you still think about after you finish a story? There are some that seem to stick with me forever, while others just don’t. #writingq #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

What kinds of scenes or passages consistently surprise you as being the most difficult in your writing? #writingq #WritingCommunity

What is usually missing from your first draft? In my effort to cut down on description, I’ve also cut back—a little too much—on backstory so I go back and add some #writingq #WritingCommunity

Where do your best writing ideas come from? I wish I could say something cool like dreams, but they’re usually just random thoughts #writingq #WritingCommunity

What do you cut most when revising? I cut repetitive sentences that usually follow one another #writingq #WritingCommunity

What part of the writing process do you enjoy the most? That first spark of an idea that asks the question, what if…? #writingq #WritingCommunity

What kinds of experiences tend to become stories for you? I explore a lot of bad experiences I’ve had to work through them. But sometimes I just make them up or mix fiction with some of my own experiences #writingq #WritingCommunity

What part of your WIP arrived most clearly to you from the start? I’m writing a body horror novel and the first thing I considered was a magic portion that has a dark side #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you think that sharing your stories gets easier each time you do it? For sure, though I still worry about readers disliking or not getting it #writingq #WritingCommunity

Have you ever doubted your abilities as a writer? I used to all the time, but now it’s less frequently #writingq #WritingCommunity

Does music play a role in your stories? I love using music to describe an era or a certain trait of the characters #writingq #WritingCommunity

Who is your ideal reader? Someone who isn’t afraid to explore uncomfortable realities #writingq #WritingCommunity

Is your writing process the same for each story you write? My process is different for short stories versus novels, only because editing is easier for shorter works #writingq #WritingCommunity

What has motivated or inspired you to be a better writer? For me, it’s been working with a really supportive writing group. While I sometimes let myself down, I hate letting others down so I want my group to see the best I have to offer #writingq #WritingCommunity

What is something that you love for an author to include in a story? #writingq #WritingCommunity

Have you read any AI-focused stories? I’ve seen movies and series, but no real fictional stories with this kind of content #writingq #WritingCommunity

Is there a character you struggled with creating? I’ve had mean-spirited characters that I personally disliked, but I haven’t struggled with creating a character…yet #writingq #WritingCommunity

What would you like to improve about your writing? I would really like to see more beautiful prose. Sometimes, it’s there and other times, I feel like the writing is overly simplistic #writingq #WritingCommunity

If you are interested in trad publishing, how have you found agents to query? I’ve used basic google searches and some agent boards, but I’m wondering if there’s something better #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s the weirdest idea you’ve ever turned into a story? #writingq #WritingCommunity

What makes a book memorable to you? For me, it’s when I keep thinking about the implications of the story long after I finish reading the book #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

What made you want to become a writer? I don’t think it was a conscious decision on my part; however, once I fell in love with writing, I wanted to make sure my stories made a difference out there. Maybe a reader would be entertained, or feel less alone, etc. #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s the hardest part of writing your first draft? #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s the longest amount of time you’ve held onto a story before writing it? I think about six months for me. What held me back was time #writingq #WritingCommunity

While I have a supportive partner and friends when it comes to my writing, my family has never cared about it, and this has always bothered me. If you have unsupportive people in my life, how do you deal with them? #writingq #WritingCommunity

If I take so much as a week off from a story, I tend to lose connection with that piece. Then I have to reread to get it back. Does this happen to anyone else? #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you ever include politics in your stories? I try to avoid that because I get enough politics in real life #writingq #WritingCommunity

What does your MC long to be? Blake wishes he was beautiful because he’s tired of being bullied for being the opposite #writingq #WritingCommunity

Is your writing voice consistent across projects? It depends on if it’s a short story or a novel. I use limited description in my short stories which affects my voice #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you edit while writing or wait until you’re finished with the first draft? I do light editing like fixing typos or repeated words. But I don’t worry about larger issues until after I finish the first draft #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you believe in writer’s block? I can’t say I’ve experienced this, though I’ve gotten stuck on scenes for a couple of days before #writingq #WritingCommunity

What do you do to improve your writing style? I’m always focused on clarity and avoiding repetition #writingq #WritingCommunity

What genres do you read versus write? I love reading mysteries, but I don’t think I could write a good one #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you ever considered giving up on writing? Writing, no; publishing, yes. But then I just keep trying because I know I will disappointed in myself if I don’t #writingq #WritingCommunity

How do you come up with your titles? They always come to me, either before I start a writing project or shortly after I start it #writingq #WritingCommunity

How do you handle distractions while writing? Honestly, I have to stop and return to it later, especially if someone comes in and starts yapping at me about something 😂 #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you actively search for writing ideas or do they naturally come to you? They always appear at random when I’m not consciously thinking of what to write next. If only I had the time to write all of them #writingq #WritingCommunity

What first inspired you to start writing? I was an awkward kid who didn’t really fit in anywhere. Creating new worlds helped with that #writingq #WritingCommunity

How do you structure your story before writing? I can never use outlines, but I do plan four or five chapters ahead to convince myself this project is worth pursuing #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you write with a specific audience in mind? #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s the hardest part of revising for you? For me, it’s the patience needed to give meaning to each run through #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do your ideas change significantly from concept to draft? Mine really don’t, though I do end up branching out in ways that i didn’t expect in the beginning #writingq #WritingCommunity