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

What makes a character feel alive to you? For me, the writer has to make them relatable even if I’m a different sort of person or I haven’t had the experiences that the characters do. Yet when I’m reading along, I can feel what those experiences might be like #writingq #WritingCommunity

How do you keep track of writing ideas that you haven’t written yet? I use Google Docs. That list never seems to get shorter 😂 #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you begin a new piece of writing with a character, a scene, or a concept? It’s never the same for me #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you have other creative hobbies besides writing? I’ve always loved photography #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you ever rewrite from scratch or build from existing drafts? I always build from the first draft. #writingq #WritingCommunity

What do you immediately do after finishing a first draft? I start editing/revising, while I try to push the urge to write something new away #writingq #WritingCommunity

When do you know a piece of writing is finished? I feel as if I’ve gotten it as far as I can, then it’s time for fresh eyes to look at it. Being finished never seems real #writingq #WritingCommunity

Writers! How do you feel about twist endings in stories? #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s one thing you almost always cut during revisions? For me, it’s unnecessary description or repetitive phrasing #writingq #WritingCommunity

Is there a part of the writing process that consistently slows you down? It’s always the editing, and I do consider that a huge part of the writing process #writingq #WritingCommunity

When you’re writing, what do you tend to overthink the most? I start fretting about language use or filler words. Then I have to remind myself that’s what editing is for #writingq #WritingCommunity

How do you decide which writing ideas are worth pursuing? If I can figure out a possible ending, that’s how I know. I’ll figure out how to get there later #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s a book that you couldn’t put down or that inspired you? Most recently for me, it would have to be Penpal. Just an amazing and terrifying book #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

What’s a new genre that you’ve recently started reading more of? I’ve started reading manga for a book club I’m in, and I love it #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

What does the very first version of your work usually look like? Mine used to be 30k words longer than it should be. Now I have to go back in and add details and some backstory #writingq #WritingCommunity

What would be the best part about writing full-time? It would be nice to have more time to work on the laundry list of ideas I have #writingq #WritingCommunity

#writers, what do you love about your chosen genre the most? #writingq #WritingCommunity

Are bestselling books popular because they’re good or because they’re heavily marketed? Or is it about something else altogether? #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity

What book affected you the most as a kid? I don’t think I will ever forget the Velveteen Rabbit #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

What trait defines your MC as the story progresses? For Blake, the need for revenge #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you prefer creating a world from scratch or using a pre-existing one in your stories? I love creating my own so I don’t have to hear “but that’s not what X city looks like anymore.” #writingq #WritingCommunity

Which writing resource could you not live without? The read aloud function has been life changing for me when editing, so definitely that one #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s the hardest thing to write well in your opinion? #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you feel just as confident using past tense as you do present tense in your stories? Present tense is starting to grow on me #writingq #WritingCommunity

Which writer do you admire most for his/ her balanced description? I’m looking for some additional models/examples #writingq #WritingCommunity

Do you have a favorite time of day to write? If I don’t write in the morning, I end up running out of time or energy or both #writingq #WritingCommunity

What do you think the hardest part of writing is? For me, it’s getting stories out there. In second place is having someone actually read them once they are out there #writingq #WritingCommunity

Describe your ideal editor. I would love for someone to embrace the vibe from my stories #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s one thing you’ve been focusing on that’s improved your writing? I started noticing how often I make generalizations. Being more precise about comparisons etc has helped so much #writingq #WritingCommunity

When did you first feel like a writer? Even though I started writing at 13, I didn’t feel like a writer until college #writingq #WritingCommunity

If you could never write in your chosen genre again, what would you write instead. I write horror stories, so I would probably turn to psychological thrillers next #writingq #WritingCommunity

How important is social media to your writing career or profile? I’ve never been much of a social media person, but I’ve heard agents want to see a strong presence so I have one. I do really love engaging with writers and learning from them here, beyond that #writingq #WritingCommunity

Where do your best writing ideas come from? Daydreaming #writingq #WritingCommunity

Ok I’m reading a thriller written in first using present tense and now I’m inspired to do the same with my current novel. What book has recently inspired you to try a new approach? #writingq #WritingCommunity

What’s your favorite type of character to create? #writingq #WritingCommunity

How do you feel about the use of present tense in stories? It always feels awkward to me to use as a writer or to read as a reader. Short bursts of it are okay, though #writingq #WritingCommunity

Have you had any luck with writing contests? I have not. Even when they say they’re for emerging writers, that doesn’t seem to ring true #writingq #WritingCommunity