The Wattpad Filipino Block Party 2020

VChesterG's Author Interview

The Wattpad Filipino Block Party 2020

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1. Ano-ano ang mga pinaka-surprising na mga bagay na natutunan ninyo sa paggawa ng mga kwento?

- Syempre, iyong maghintay para sa right timing ni Lord. Iyong 'wag magmadaling umangat kasi kung best season mo na talaga, Lord will really deliver it without you expecting for it.

2. What do you prefer to write: Series or Standalone stories? Why?

- I prefer writing Series for it will broaden up the storyline of one story. Saka ako kasi iyong tipo ng writer na namimiss ang kanyang characters sa natapos na stories so in a way, thru Series, nami-meet ko uli sila.

3. Ano ang weird writing habit ninyo? (side comment: kailangan niyo rin bang uminom parang si Edgar Allan Poe bago magsulat?)

- Wala akong weird habit, eh. Kasi katulad ng ibang writers, nagsusulat ako with headphones on, may writing schedule din ako at specific writing space.

4. Among your stories, what particular scene is difficult for you to write?

- Prolly the part where I have to spill all of my emotions just to give justice to the feelings of my characters. Iyong scene talaga na may iyakan ang pinakanahihirapan ako, lalong lalo na kapag may dapat mamatay.

5. Saan kayo mas nacha-challenge sa pagbuo ng first chapter o sa epilogue?

- Sa epilogue kasi ito iyong final, eh. I don't want my readers to be disappointed. Ayokong ayoko silang mabitin (not unless sinasadya ko) kaya I double my efforts just to make my ending worthwhile.

6. If you can bring one of your characters to life, who will it be and why?

- It would be Cygny Novessa Amorsolo. Kasi sobrang daming problema iyong pinaranas ko sa kanya doon sa "I Don't Love Before You". So para makabawi, libre ko na lang siya sa Starbucks. Haha!

7. Among your characters, who's the closest to you? Why?

- Agatha Mendoza, because her story is my greatest blessing. Thru "Who Killed Agatha?", I was able to be a part of the Paid Stories Program. And also, I won the freaking Wattys 2019 Award with her story!

8. If you could collaborate with any author (local man or international), who would it be and why?

- I am fond of watching Demi's (also known as AnakNiRizal) Youtube vlogs lately. Na-inspire talaga ako sa kanya. Gusto kong makipag-collab sa kanya dahil for sure, marami akong matutunan thru her. And also, pareho kasi kaming Mystery/Thriller at Teen Fiction ang focus so for sure, magkakasundo talaga kami.

9. Anong famous story (be it classic or contemporary Literature) ang hinihiling mong ikaw ang nakapagsulat? Bakit?

- It will probably Paper Towns by John Green. Sobrang fan talaga kasi ako ng story na iyon at syempre, noong author na rin.

10. What are your future plans in your writing career?

- First, I will aim for improvement. I will never stop aiming for it to give my readers a great experience with my future stories. And hopefully, kasabay ng pag-improve ko ang pagdating ng blessings galing sa dream Publishing House ko. To publish a book is my goal right now and my eyes are all for it.

BONUS: Please leave a message for your readers.

- To my Flat Chesters,

I have nothing but being grateful to all of you. You kept on thanking me for creating stories that moved you but no, I am the one who should be gratifying you.

Thank you.

THANK YOU!

Thank you for pushing me to my own boundaries. Thank you for breaking the limitation and doubt I've set through out my writing journey. Thank you for crashing my world with a purpose and it's to create a friendship that is worth a lifetime.

Know that everything may end. That we may separate ways after a few years. That we may live our lives paying bills with the doors of adulthood, I will always be here for you through my stories. You can always reminisce with me. You can always relive the vivid memories of your youth. You can always revive the days where you cried, laughed and rolled eyes because of my characters.

Always remember that the family we've made is just a click away from you. Your home will always wait for you. Along with me, we will always be here for you.

Long live, Flat Chesters. Long live. 💙