Author Interviews

Interview with @_smilelikeniall

What or who is your biggest inspiration as a writer?

5SOS inspired the characters, obviously. But John Green is definitely an inspiration.

How has writing affected your life?

I've gained so much "internet fame" I guess lol it's more like having 45k friends, not fans, because everyone's always really nice and supportive all the time. and I've met a ton of amazing friends from it!

Do you see writing as a possible career in your future?

Yes, definitely.

Do you ever feel pressured to change anything in your writing because of your readers?

If there's, like, a typo or something and everyone comments about it lol but nothing too serious. I write what I think is best for the story, and what I think people will enjoy :)

Who is the character you've most enjoyed creating and why?

Luke because it's been enjoyable to write about him changing throughout the story.

Is there any type of scene that you find more difficult to write than others? Love scenes, action scenes, etc.

Probably love, even though at the moment, there isn't really any love scenes. but idk, that's just always awkward for me haha.

Are there any implicit messages in your work that you would like your readers to get?

That things will get better and there is hope, even when they don't think there is any :)

What is the most important thing you've learnt from reading and writing over the years?

That not everybody will always like everything, and that's okay.

There are many books published here on wattpad that aren't necessarily well written but have gained popularity and admirers because of a "smutty" plot. What are your thoughts on this?

I could literally rant all day about this. I hate smut so much. It makes me so uncomfy to read. I would never write it. The majority of the people writing it probably haven't even experienced half of the stuff, so why write about it? It just makes me so uncomfortable lol I usually read over that stuff if I find it lol.

Do you have a favorite quote or saying regarding writing/reading? If not, describe your feelings towards it in one word.

I'm not really sure if this quote is meant to be about writing, but I can kinda connect it to writing. It's from Marianne Williamson. I just feel like writing is really powerful and can change the way people think and it's such a huge part of people's daily lives. Writing can change someone's life. And sometimes people don't realize that what they write, or even say, can change someone forever.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Do you read and answer comments? In what ways do they
affect you if at all?

I tried to read as many comments as possible. They make me laugh a lot because some of them are hilarious. They also make me really happy. Some of them make me sad, and I've messaged quite a few people who comment things that involve depression or something like that to make sure they're alright. :)

What book/s are you reading right now? Any recomendations? (Inside or outside of wattpad)

I literally have no time to read. I can't even remember the last time I got to sit down and read a real book lol I read some of fivesaucewhoop's fanfics when I have time

What do you think makes a good story?

Good grammar and spelling, originality, and keeping it interesting

Finally, Is there anything else you would like to say to your supporters?

That I am beyond thankful for every single one of them :)

Thank you _smilelikeniall for answering our questions.