Master's Apprentice (Completed) Undergoing Edits

Writer's Tag

At this rate, I'll need a separate Tag book. Yeesh.

Anyway. Oceane_Breeze tagged me to do this interview as a writer. I don't know what she was thinking, (Me a writer?), but here it goes. I'm uploading this before my next chapter because of...reasons.

When did you first begin writing?

The first time I can remember writing short stories from my imagination goes back to kindergarten when I learned how to write, but my relatives tell me of all the little stories I would come up with in preschool-elaborate adventure/fantasy stories for me to act out. From very early on, I was either daydreaming about a story idea or writing it down during my free time.

What was the first book you read (or wrote) that made you cry?

The first book I read that made me cry was actually a book I had been read to many times called, Siempre Te Querre. When I was 10 years old, I found out in my parent's book collection, read it by myself at night and found myself bawling my eyes out. I recommend it for anyone who has kids or is a kid at heart themselves.

The first book I wrote that made me cry was The Master's Apprentice because of an emotional scene with Tomas, the main protagonist. I can't give any spoilers right now because it happens in the next chapter I upload tonight.

Does writing energize or exhaust you?

Both. When I get in the flow of writing, I rarely notice, but writing/editing is mentally taxing on me. On one hand, it takes a lot of time to come out right, but on the other hand, writing is so much fun!

What is your writing kryptonite?

Editing. Wattpad has been a blessing because I can write the chapters, publish them and then edit/view feedback. I have been told I can write, but I have a habit of extensive editing while writing so my author's voice ends up being lost in the process. Now that I'm revising after I publish, I can read the chapter out loud and edit it. It's a work-in-progress really.

Do you try to be original or deliver what readers want?

I write most of my stories based on original dreams or pre-conceived ideas, so I can't really mess with the plot that much as it's already set once I start on a story. However, I do listen to feedback from readers and construct the minute details in a story by gearing it to a potential audience. On Wattpad, a writer is not writing in an echo chamber so recent events/attitudes/research does guide the process a bit.

What authors are you friend with on Wattpad and how do they inspire you as a writer?

I'm a reader before a writer always so reading other's stories and being inspired is essential as a writer. When I began writing, the Wattpad community members started to reach out through comments and replies to conversations which shocked me a bit as I've always been the solitary reader going through fanfiction and then ultimately deciding to stop being afraid and writing. Acquaintances on Wattpad have supported me, given me feedback and motivated me to keep going on days when I want to give up. All these wonderful people are authors on their own right, but if I'm referring to published authors, the one who has given me the most advice would have to be Marjoryk who is an outstanding published author and caring rolemodel. Like the saying goes, she's someone I would like to be like when I grow up. Charlay Marie has also been a great influence on my writing and has chatted with me often about writing/non-writing related matters. Her writing is sublime and inspired me to write more than fanfiction which was my original goal.

What would you like to tell your writing self?

Leonardo DaVinci is attributed saying, "Art is never finished, just abandoned." Writing is like that-it's a process. Be patient with yourself and enjoy the process!