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Purple_lurve

Sapphire, from CLN, had the opportunity to sit down with the lovely author, purple_lurve She is the author of Involved with the Bad Boy.

Good morning! So, first question, when did you realize that you wanted to be a writer?

In eighth grade, I think. Well, that's when I started writing. Then, it just occurred to me that I couldn't imagine a life where I was unable to express my thoughts through writing.

I totally agree. The world would be a dull place without mediums which to express our thoughts and feelings.

How many years have you been writing for already?

I think it's almost been 5 years since I've started.

Okay! What first comes into your mind whenever you start writing a book or a story?

I usually visualize how my readers would react to what I've written.

Wow that's amazing! You really do value your readers to the extent that you think about them first before thinking about yourself.

Thanks, I guess

When you are writing, what are your ups and downs? Do you experience writer's block? Bashers? How do you deal with them?

About the ups and downs, I haven't come across any writer's blocks yet. Maybe a few bashers here and there. One time a friend found me writing a short piece and he asked to read it, I hesitantly gave it to him since he was practically begging for it.

He then read the first line and dropped my book and muttered the word 'boring'. I swear that clicked. But after a while I realized his comment shouldn't count because he didn't even read the whole piece. And I brushed away all the negativity. So, I'm good ʘ‿ʘ

That must suck : (

But anyway, life's too short to care about negative vibes.

If there is one quality that stands out the most when it comes to becoming a writer, what do you think is that one quality and why do you think that everybody, especially aspiring writers should acquire?

This is a tricky one because there are so many qualities, I feel all aspiring writers should have... But to take one I think it will be persistence. I personally believe that you'll never make it to the successful writing world if you're not persistent enough. Because this is where writer's block and bashers come in. And if one gives up so easily, then they'll never be able to reach their goals of becoming successful authors/poets. One has got to push harder and harder despite all the hurdles they're faced with.

Wow, your answer is amazing, I'm so impressed!

I'm glad you are

Well back to writing, do you have a writing schedule? Do you write once a week? Twice? And was it effective so far?

Well no I don't have a writing schedule. I'm busy most of the time considering I have online classes and all and you can't afford the chores at home. So even if I were to come up with one, it won't be very effective considering my classes aren't so stable either. But I try my best to update everyday by staying up late at night and it helps, I guess.

Oh, but does writing late at night not affect your style of writing or your ideas?

Not at all. I even find it more peaceful and quieter. There are disturbances so it's easier to think and even update multiple chapters simultaneously.

So, you want an environment that is quiet? Some people prefer writing in cafes because there are background noises or places that have static noises or something along those lines.