Author: EveRogerthegreat
Interviewer: xScarlet_Witchx
Today I had the privilege of interviewing EveRogerthegreat and talk with them about their book.
Eve Roger and the Spirit of Fire!
Q: What got you into writing?
A: Well, there was this vague plot that kept nudging my mind, so one day I decided to
write it down, like the many authors that I adored. I had many rough drafts, parts of the
story, characters, plot, however I never properly sat down to write, that was until one of
my great friends advised me to. She was the first reader of my story and she was the one
who told me about Wattpad, and that I should publish it here.
Q: What helps you through writer's block?
A: Usually whenever going through writer's block, I put my novel on hold and try to write
whatever I like. It can be a random piece of article, a humorous story, anything. Other
than that music helps a lot!
Q: Do you have the ending planned out?
A: I've a vague idea about what is going to happen, and few important scenes in mind.
But usually as the plot proceeds, the clearer picture I get as to what I want to write next.
So no, I don't have that climax scene of the novel distinctly planned out yet.
Q: Have you thought about a book two?
A: Yep. I love the characters of the novel, and I myself can't wait to write about the
protagonist when she grows up. However I'm not entirely sure whether I will write a book
two or not, it will be clearer as I reach the ending of the book.
Q: Do you put any of yourself into the main character(s)?
A: Yes. I started out the novel with the main character solely based on me. However as
the story proceeded, and after editing it once, I changed various character traits in her.
So basically she's a braver, stronger, and much more selfless version of me, however at
the same time, self-confidence, decision-making skill and self-care for her range from
zero to none, because of the conditions she had been raised in. Basically Eve Roger is an
amplified version of me. Better and worse at the same time.
Q: Do you have a favorite character or are they all just basically your children?
A: Haha I guess all of them are my children. I created all of them, and all have different
personalities. Though I may like few characters lesser or more than the others at times,
but basically all of them are important parts of my story and therefore, me.
Q: Have certain things that have happened in your life inspired or gone into scenes in the book?
A: I think mostly the humorous incidents in my book are inspired from events that took
place in real life with me, like scribbling 'This is the entrance to Narnia' on cars, the social
science teacher who forgets what she was teaching, breaking plates/chemical tube
holders and throwing them out of the window, and what not. All of these are inspired
from my experiences in real life.
Q: Who has been your biggest supporter while writing
A: My biggest supporters are my two IRL friends @vedanshipa who told me to publish
my novel here, and @LizGraythegreat who kept giving me honest reviews about my
book. The depth with which she reads my book, sometimes even I miss out things in my
own novel until she points them out. And lastly @Lil-Bird who kept commenting on all
my chapters and motivated me to write the book a lot! I'm grateful to all of them!
Q: Where do you usually write (your room, your backyard, your living room, etc), and do you
listen to music while you write? If so, what artists?
A: I usually write in my room. It's mostly when I feel like taking a break from studies. At
times I do listen to music when I'm starting to write, but I'm most likely to switch it off
after a while, because after a point I find myself ignoring either one of them. Also, my
favorite artist, Taylor Swift! I love her. Other than her I like listening to Neffex,
Marshmellow and TheFatRat.
Q: If you could tell yourself anything when you were just starting to write this, what would it be?
A: Wow, that's quiet a question! I think I would tell myself something like... The story will
fall into place, and it's going to be great, though plan your character's personalities
properly first, and decide which genre EXACTLY your story is... I swear I'm still confused
at times pondering over the genre thing.
Q: Do you have any advice for writers just starting out?
A: Yep. One of the most important things that I learnt since the time I started writing was
that you can't expect your writing to be perfect in the first go. The first time you write is
for yourself. Write everything from your imagination. The second time, while editing it
you are preparing it for the readers. Cut out everything that seems unnecessary and does
not contribute to the progress of the plot. Obviously you are the writer, you will know more about the world you created, but let it be with you. Second is STICK TO YOUR
BOOK NO MATTER WHAT. Do not leave your book once you've started it.
Q: Any parting words?
A: It was great talking to you, and your questions really helped me know more about my own novel in the first place :)
It was great talking with you, Eve Roger!
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