The Heartland Interviews

Interview with Lay (Founder of LazyContests)

Where do you get ideas for your works?

My ideas come from anything like shower thoughts, reading books, and suddenly getting inspired or it sparking a whole new idea and just thinking about what hasn't been done before.

When did you publish your first book?

I joined Wattpad when I was 13, in 2018. I published my first book "The Gangleaders Princess" in 2018 a few months after I joined

What is your most hateful component while writing?

My laziness and perfectionism, both of them having an inner battle in my mind constantly while writing.

 How do you plot the story and all? Do you get inspired by any personalities?

I usually start by figuring out the plot (getting inspired as I said in the first question) and then planning out what type of characters I want to be in it. Movies are a big inspiration to my characters, or sometimes my brain just comes up with someone completely unique and different. 

Are your Antagonists created from your imagination or inspiration?

 As I said, it depends. Most of my antagonists are based on real people in my life, some having similar characteristics to those in movies, imagination too, etc.

What are your Thanks notes for your readers?

To those who patiently wait for updates, help my reads and votes grow and just the continuous support...I'm truly grateful. You guys make it easy to escape reality and just be content, and want to keep writing forever. For that, I can't thank you guys enough.

Any tips for budding Shakespeare on this Wattpad? 

Ah I've never really been a fan of Shakespeare lol, unfortunately.

 How do you handle your life with your writer self?

 It's really difficult sometimes. My emotions or situations happening irl usually messes with my writing life and that can be a problem. Which is why I write at night when I'm alone and at peace, away from my insecurities and my parent that just makes me feel worthless. Usually the emotions help with the writing too, my own mixed with the storyline really helps.

 What is your first ever comment on your book that made you heartwarming?

"I can't wait for an update/I'm so glad you updated, I was waiting!" And "Author-Nim, I'm so sad this book ended, I really loved it and I wish I could read more." Those two will always stand out to me, it made me really happy.

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Interview done by

Kylie_Williams999