The Wattpad Filipino Block Party 2020

Makrisorpilla'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 paggawang mga kwento?

-It was surprising to know that people will read and appreciate stories that I wroteto pass up the time.

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

-I prefer to write stand alone stories that is also a part of a series. I have thisseparation anxiety that I cannot let go of the characters so I tend to makethem appear as supporting characters in the new stories. My first set of storieswere those of 3 best friends and the most recent one was about five brothersin El Rancho De Los Guapos.

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

-I don't have any weird writing habit. I just find it easier to write at 3 am wheneveryone is asleep. But I can also write with loud music on.

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

-The prologue is the most difficult part to write since I have to capture theinterest of the readers and most of the time I don't have a specific plot when istart a story. I just write as the story progresses.

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

-First chapter is the most challenging since it has to be catchy both for me and thereaders. For me so that I will have the motivation to continue the story and alsofor the readers to wait for the next scenes.

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

-My favorite character is Simone from The Black Sheep of El Rancho de los Guaposseries. Her personality is very strong and the transition of her character is alsoadmirable. She has a lot of flaws but in the end she was able to change and findlove both with her family and her love interest.

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

-Lance Montgomery and Cassie Lopez from my very first story (English) TheBillionaire's Wish. They're the closest to me since they are the ones who helpedme build up my skills as a writer.

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

-JK Rowling would be one of the names that comes into mind since I love the HarryPotter series.

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

Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. I loved how a classic mythology wastransformed into something modern and loved by teens.

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

I just want to continue publishing stories online and wait for my chance to have apublished book since I have only tried self publishing my works.

BONUS: Please leave a message for your readers.

To all my readers, I am extremely honored and thankful to have all of you. Seeinghow you love reading my stories makes my heart flutter with gratefulness.Thank you for your love and support and I hope you will continue to find solaceand comfort or a little bit of happiness while reading my works.