These are the voices of our mentors and mentees from past and present. They've provided their insight about the program, their processes, and have shared their favorite Wattpad stories. Grab a cuppa and sit down with us as we get to know the writers...
The Bootcamp Mentors are proud to present a spotlight interview with lizaalewis Check out this writer's works and give them a shout out in the comments.
BCM: What motivated you to become a Bootcamp Mentor and what have you found most valuable about the program?
E.L.: The amazing Wattpad community has made me realize my dreams as well as cultivate my talents. I wanted to work with another passionate writer and help them sharpen their story and make it a star for the Wattys.
This program is great because it's a two way street. Not only do mentees get the benefit of a sounding board but mentors also learn so much a long the way!
BCM: What prompted you to start writing on Wattpad and what do you like most about the platform?
E.L.: Picture it. 2020. First lockdown. Local girl gets bored of making friendship bracelets. Decides she wants to write a story. BOOM. She finds Wattpad. The rest is history.
This sense of support and community on Wattpad is my favourite part of the platform.
BCM: Tell us one thing about your writing process that you've incorporated into your mentoring.
E.L.: Consistency in formatting! Plot and characters are vital to a good story but for readability sake, it's also important to have consistent formatting.
BCM: If you had to describe your mentee's story in three words, what would they be?
E.L.: Hilarious. Heartwarming. Healing. . . and Hawt.
BCM: Will you be entering a story into the 2022 Wattys? If so, what motivated you to write the story?
E.L. Lewis: I will be entering two mafia romances into the Wattys: MILO and Bloodlust. I saw a trend on Wattpad that dark romance was hot and decided to try my hand. It was super fun to write something other than a rom com and the journey definitely helped me find my voice.
