Author Interviews

Interview with @ohemmo

1. What first inspired you to start writing and at what age did you start?
Writing was the only way I could really tell people about my terrible life without actually telling them. I started writing in like elementary school, but I started writing fan fiction when I was 16.

2. What challenges do you face as a writer?
Its pretty difficult trying to come up with things that haven't been written about yet, but that's my main focus: to be original. Also I've realized that there comes a part in every story when you get stuck and uninspired, but it's important to get past that.

3. What do you think makes a good story? Do you have any tips for aspiring writers?
A good story needs to have a great plot and needs to be somewhat planned. My tips are to make it as realistic as possible without making it boring, and to not rush things; take it slow, and put as much detail and feeling into it as possible.

4. How has writing affected your life?
Writing gives me a way to cope with my surroundings and thoughts; my brain never seems to shut up. Also writing on Wattpad has helped me make a lot of friends!

5. How did you discover wattpad?
I used to have a one direction fan account *cringes* and there were always links to stories about Harry Styles.

6. What activities other than writing do you enjoy taking part in during your free time?
I love reading, doing outdoorsy things when possible, traveling, being with my friends, going to concerts, and anything that includes water: beaches, lakes, rivers, etc.

7. How important do you think cover art is for a story here on wattpad?
Even though people say "don't judge a book by its cover," it happens every second of the day. Its not the most important thing though; they also judge the title, and the blurb.

8. How emotionally invested are you in your work? Do you take parts of yourself and include them into characters or scenes?
I put myself into everything I write! I've based two characters on myself - Jaiden and Millie. I've used scenes from my past as well, which adds more of my emotion; if the readers cry, chances are I cried too.

9. Do you read and answer comments? In what ways do they affect you if at all?
I try reading everything I can on my current stories. For the ones that have been completed, I tend to not read and reply as often. They affect me greatly; they inspire me for every update. The negative ones about my characters make me feel like they're calling me that instead of them.

10. Who is the character you've most enjoyed creating and why?
My favorite character that I've created is probably Millie. Maybe because I'm writing about her right now, or maybe because she's more like me than any character I've written about.

11. Do you have a favorite quote or saying regarding writing/reading?
I don't really know any quotes about writing, so all I have to say is as long as you have an imagination and an open word document or notebook, the possibilities are endless.

12. Are there any implicit messages in your work that you would like your readers to get?
Yes, for the most part every one of my stories has more than one message to understand.

13. How do you cope with your up and coming popularity?
I'm not famous.

Finally, is there anything else you would like to say to your supporters?
All I have to say is thank you for every read, vote, and comment you've helped me with! I'm so thankful for anyone who supports me.

Thank you ohemmo for anwering our questions.