MENTOR BIO
About me: , formerly known as GrimmInker on Wattpad, is a twenty-two year old non-binary ghost dreaming of reviving the Gothic novel. A lifelong lover of sleeping and reading, I can usually be found making another cup of tea, trying desperately to keep my houseplants alive, and embracing the INFP stereotype by dropping everything I touch. My favourite game is Bloodborne; bands include IAMX, Sopor Aeternus, Oingo Boingo, and Third Realm. I love reading weird, tragic, and cosmic horror, and anything that challenges common tropes.
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Writing background: In 2020, I started and finished my first novel, The Twenty-Seven Statues of Severin Quilby and published it on Wattpad, where I submitted it to the Wattys on a whim. I have since finished three novels, two novellas, and am halfway through my most recent story, The Ghost of Winn Peterson. In addition to winning a Horror Watty for Severin Quilby in 2020, I have been a part of the Stars and Creators Program, and been honoured to have Severin Quilby in both the Paid program and on YONDER.
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Mentor style: I aim to treat your path to the Wattys like a journey - there will be ups and downs, but with a determined partner, you and I will get through anything! I myself am sensitive and thus sympathetic to criticism, so I approach challenges and changes with a positive outlook to get through. I am active on Discord, Instagram, Signal, and Whatsapp, so whatever you need to communicate on, I'm flexible. I am especially fond of writing dialogue and compelling, complex characters, as well as describing scenery and painting strong pictures without too many flowery words.
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Wattys 2023 Boot Camp
CasualeThe Wattys Boot Camp Mentorship Program is back for 2023! Have you written a story that you plan to submit to the Wattys? If the answer is yes, you've come to the right place. This program helps you prepare your submission to make it the best it can...
