Author Interviews

Interview with @ocaens

1. What first inspired you to start writing and at what age did you start?
Well, first of all. I really don't know what made me start writing. I guess just reading other great fanfics by other people just really made me want to write. It really just happened. And I started to write at the age of 12, and I was....let's just say not really great with writing.

2. What challenges do you face as a writer?
I face all kinds of challenges. I have like five books I think, and I have a lot of fans for 'Omegle' and they really want me to update constantly but sometimes I just don't get the feeling to write, I get writers block, you know? It's pretty hard trying to satisfy people, in my opinion.

3. What do you think makes a good story? Do you have any tips for aspiring writers?
Well, I'm defiantly into demon books, detective books, action packed books. I really don't have any tips because I'm growing myself, but there is one tip I've learned, always have a turning point in your book so readers never know what's going on. In other words, a plot twist.

4. How has writing affected your life?
Writing has affected my life in two ways. Writing has made me look at other books. Like, it makes me look at other books in a different way. I don't know how to describe it. It's also made me be criticizable about writing.

5. How did you discover wattpad?
(At the time I was twelve so....) I looked up Harry Styles Imagines and like there would be these cute little imagines I would love to read on Wattpad. So I just made an account.

6. What activities other than writing do you enjoy taking part in during your free time?
I like reading other fanfics. Seeing how other write and just reading for fun. I read series too. The Maze Runner series is my favorite. My favorite author is Roald Dahl, even though I've read all of his books in the 4th grade, I still read them.

7. How important do you think cover art is for a story here on wattpad?
Sometimes it's kind of important. Sometimes people judge by the cover, and I do that too. Sometimes, I read the bio too. I really don't care for cover art that much though.

8. How emotionally invested are you in your work? Do you take parts of yourself and include them into characters or scenes?
Oh yeah, I do this often. I try to put often stuff I go through or just tiny bits and pieces of myself in my stories.

9. Do you read and answer comments? In what ways do they affect you if at all?
I do read and try to answer comments, and I feel like they help me too see what I messed up on or what I should do or what their suspecting. It's really funny reading comments actually.

10. Who is the character you've most enjoyed creating and why?
I loved creating Frances' character (from my book 'Field Trip') I actually don't know why but I guess it's because she's so innocent, if that makes sense.

11. Do you have a favorite quote or saying regarding writing/reading? If not, describe your feelings towards it in one word.
I have a favorite quote, but it has nothing to do with writing or reading. The quote is
"The best revenge is massive success." - Frank Sinatra

12. Are there any implicit messages in your work that you would like your readers to get?
Not really, not yet. I wanted to do one, but it was gonna be "don't trust anyone you meet online." But that's kind of like the whole Catfish tv show that comes on MTV.

13. How do you cope with your up and coming popularity?
I really don't know. I've grown used to it I guess? I still don't consider myself popular though.

Finally, is there anything else you would like to say to your supporters?
I WANNA SAY THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I love them so much for following me and reading my books and coping with me. Ily guys!

Thanks so much ocaens