Poet of the week
17/11/2013
thatswhatpeopleDO
Member Since: Aug 06 2013
1. What does your username mean to you and how did you think of it?
I really like BBC's Sherlock, so i chose a quote from it. The villain, Moriarty, said "Thats what people do". and it could mean "Thats what people do," -they write
2. What age did you start writing?
I think I started when I was twelve, but I have always loved books.
3. Did you always know you wanted to be a poet? Or is it more of a hobby?
It is more of a hobby for me. I started pretty recently, because I was going through a difficult time and it was a good way to put my feelings into words.
4. What genre is your poetry? What draws you to this genre?
Most of my poetry is sort of love poems. Like about waiting for the "special person" I like it because it shows how beautiful love is.
5. Do you use any unusual techniques to help your poetry along? For example, listening to music, eating cookies, or drinking tea...
Listening to music actually helps me. Especially if the music is inspiring.
6. Who are your favourite author/poet?
My favourite author is Ted Dekker
7. What advice would you give us, aspiring writers?
Just write what comes to you. Don't try to follow a 'mould'
8.What is your favourite motivational saying?
'Trust in God!"
9. What inspires your poetry? Is it ever hard finding inspiration for it?
It Isn't really hard for me to find inspiration, just finding the right words. music and feelings inspire me.
10. Do you find it easier to write by hand or type straight on to your computer?
I think its easier to type, my hand writing is pretty bad. plus it has auto correct :)
11. What's your next goal with your writing? Is there a dream fuelling your hard work?
My next goal is to finish a hunger games fan fiction I've been working on. My dream is to someday get published.
12. Anything you'd like to say to your readers?
I would like to thank all who have read my works and tell them to be on the look out for more soon.
