@rubendelagarza
Published??? Nothing of consequence for sure. I quit writing for quite awhile then picked it up again about ten years ago. However... I have a a business that demands most of my attention and that, combined with some health issues have derailed me for some time now.
Beyond all that, I have always read whatever I could and I appreciate language. I enjoy painting scenes and situations with words. Much of the stuff you read on wattpad has real trouble with pacing, structure, and lacks appreciation for language. My first step seems to find a conflict that needs exploration, then I try to get an idea of how it could be resolved (although that can and does change frequently), and then I create characters to make those things happen, recognizing that those characters may not react to situations as I would. They react/respond as their character would... not me.
I don't know if that helps. But I would recommend the book by Stephen King called "On Writing" if you're interested in furthering your own work.
