Wattpad Interviews With Writers.

Interveiw #22 With asrussell

When did you join wattpad? How did you find the website?

- I joined Wattpad in September of 2011, I think. The uncovering of Wattpad was purely by luck. You see, I had got a Nintendo DSi from my Grandfather and there was this app, I don't even remember what it was called but the layout was orange, like Wattpad, but the symbol was a frog. But, you basically DREW little skits and you could voice over them to give them dialogue. But, there was one section where people would write stories but DRAW them. I had my own, I don't even remember the plot line. But one of the girls' stories on there at the end she wrote to check her out on Wattpad and as I was curious, I googled Wattpad and fell in love.

When did you first start writing? Who/what inspired you to write?

- I think I've always been obsessed with stories. I loved to read when I was young. But, writing, I never really started until my sixth grade year because of Stephenie Meyer. My first ever story that I can remember was basically a knock off of Twilight. I'm ashamed, I am. But I happy that because of Stephenie Meyer and the Twilight Series that I began to write.

What genres/types of stories do you write?

-My genres change so quickly all the time. I can write anything but what has my attention right now is Werewolves. Absolutely love them. I want to be one, hope that's not too weird. Haha. All that's in my reading list is Werewolf stories.

Do you hope to publish any of your stories? What are their summaries/ plots?

It's every writers dream to get published. But none of mine are good enough right now. I'm a bit of a perfectionist.

What inspires you to write?

- Music, People, anything that happens in my life will somehow be incorporated to my stories. I pay attention to how things feel and look so I can describe them in my stories. I love to write. It's in my blood and I'm always thinking of my characters. It's insane.

Who are your favorite authors? What types of impacts have they had on your writing?

- I LOVE@xXdemolition_loverXx . I have all of her stories and I support her tremendously. She's a great writer. I started taking an interest in Werewolves because of her stories.

How do you fight through writers block?

- I don't usually get writers block because my friends bug me for an update all day until I do. Haha. Bu I do remember one time in particular when I just COULDN'T write. All my thoughts were jumbled and it was absolutely horrible. My friend Shiane told me to just leave it alone and not think about it until it comes to me, resulting in a month without updates. It works, surprisingly.

Any tips for new writers?

- Write what you want to write but please, please, pay attention to your readers comments because they're important. Spell correctly and remember the grammar you were taught in middle school. i dnt lik reedin stuf lik dis. It makes you look illiterate and therefore, dumb.

What is your biggest writing pet peeve?

Spelling and grammar. But, at my house, my older brother will go get a glass from the cupboard and just LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN. It KILLS me. AND, my mom LOVES to put the groceries away when they're still in the plastic bag.

When do you prefer to write?

- At the end of the day. After I've been exposed to everything and it's still in my mind.

Any closing comments?

- Just thank you to every one who has read my stories and provided feedback. Just... thank you. I would be no where without you.

Thanks for the interveiw ASRussell