GKaeri
Give a short description of yourself as a writer.
I'm a work in progress kind of writer. Marami pa akong hindi alam at dapat matutunan. Romance ang genre ng mga madalas kong isinusulat, sa Filipino language. Unti-unti kong nakilala ang ibang genre nang magsimula akong sumali sa contests. Bata pa lang ako, mahilig na akong magsulat kaya marami na akong naisulat... na drafts. Nagsusulat ako kapag may oras, may ideya at gusto ko. Kapag wala ang isa d'yan, natutulog lang ako. Malamang-lamang mas passionate pa sa pagsusulat ang ilan sa inyo kaysa sa akin.
1.) In a world full of "clichés" and "tropes", how can a writer stand out?
You are unique. Everybody, in their own way, is unique. In order to stand out, you have to add a slice of yourself. 'Yung tipong masasabi ng mambabasa na "Ay, si XXX ang nagsulat nito." Everyone has something interesting to offer. Hindi maiiwasan ang dalawang 'yan but you have to add a spice.
2.) What are the ways to step out of the comfort zone and achieve flexibility in writing (especially when a writer is stuck on using one genre and one style only)?
Search and research. Read. Join writing contests, pramis, effective 'to!
3.) What can you give as an advice for the aspiring writers who are still discovering the writers within themselves?Write not just for the sake of writing. Read. Imagine. Go out of the box. Challenge yourself. Can you exceed your 'limit'? Kaya mo 'yan. Tinatamad ka lang.
