FightingFearless
Writer of the week - 25/10/2013
Name: Alex
Member Since:
Oct 11, 2013
Votes Received:
29
1. What does your username mean to you and how did you think of it?
My username means that I've had my fair share of battles, and that I'm going to keep fighting fearless.
2. When did you decide to become a writer?
I decided round about the 1st of October.
3. What made you decide to sit down and actually start something?
I was really bored so I decided to do something productive with my time. :)
4. So, what have you written so far? (*Include books, novellas, short stories, poems, blogs, or anything of interest.)
I've only written the one book "Beaten and the beast" which is a work in progress.
5. Which writers inspire you?
John green is a real inspiration as he is the author of my favourite book "the fault in our stars" as he has the power to bring tears to your eyes.
6. Can you give us an insight into your main character. What does he/she do that is so special?
My main character "Fire StClaire" shares a lot of traits with me, and she fights fearless through her life and her care towards others is amazing.
7. What genre are your books? What draws you to this genre?
The genre of my book is teen fiction/romance also with a little mystery. What draws me to this genre is the fact I am a teen, and these are the books I enjoy reading.
8.Which actor/actress would you like to see playing the lead character from your most recent book?
I would like to see Lily Collins play Fire StClaire.
9. Do you work to an outline or plot or do you prefer just see where an idea takes you?
I don't have a set idea as to what I'm going to write, I tend to just wing it and go where it wants to.
10. What is the hardest thing about writing?
probably the attachment you have to your characters, you have to do what's best for your book. and watch your characters laugh or cry.
11. What is the easiest thing about writing?
Probably, making the characters. the ideas just come to you easily.
12. How long on average does it take you to write a chapter/Your work?
It takes about 2-3 hours to write a chapter.
13. Do you ever get writer’s Block? Any tips on how to get through the dreaded writer’s block?
I get writers block all the time. I tend to just put myself in the characters position and imagine what i would do in their shoes.
14. What do you think of “trailers” for books?
I think they're amazing, and draw people towards your book.
15. What is your favourite motivational phrase?
There is no shortage of fault to be found amid our stars"- Hazel Grace, The Fault In Our stars.
16. What is your favourite positive saying?
"I'm on a roller coaster that only goes up, my friend" - Augustus Waters, The fault in our stars.
17. What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Just keep writing, not all success comes at once. it takes time.
18. What would you like to say to your readers?
Thank you for reading my book, it means so much. Also for taking the time to comment and vote. you have put a smile on my face :)
