*falls into forum* I’M ALIVE
I haven’t posted here in so?? Long?? Oh my freaking goodness. Just...hi. Hello. Buenos Dias (I hate Spanish class guys). Nothing really interesting has been up with me, I was just too lazy to keep up with the thread and I got really distracted with some other stuff.
I think I finished like one chapter of CITR since I last posted here? I know, pathetic. Nevertheless, one is better than none. Anyway, don’t mind me. I’m just going to answer these questions here c:
Have you ever written fanfiction? If yes, what was it of? If no, would you consider it?
Yes. *dips head in shame* Every bit of fanfaction I’ve ever written, which really isn’t much, is always horrible. The only one I can really recall at the moment is a teensy little thing I did on Miraculous Ladybug. I didn’t get very far before the cringe was too much and I stopped. I’ve also done roleplay a that take place in the Percy Jackson universe, if that counts.
Honestly though, I’d love to do fanfiction of a video game sometime. Like a Mario or Animal Crossing game. That sounds like fun, heheh ^^
What is your favorite genre to write? Read?
Write: Realistic fiction, fantasy, adventure, dystopian.
Read: Realistic fiction, fantasy, adventure, dystopian.
I read what I write, I write what I read.
What is your least favorite genre to write? Read?
I absolutely despise horror, as I’ve got a weak stomach and can’t handle gore. Ah, and I’m a wimp. Yep. Scary stuff is not my thing. Also, I don’t like heavy romance and smut. Romance is fine, just not as the entire plot, and not as...well, something innapropriate for children.
What are your thoughts on werewolves and vampires always being "hot" or "sexy" in YA novels?
Never read a novel with either. I’ve seen the Twilight movies, lol. They were okay (don’t hate me). But the concept is just so overused that I prefer not to read it. It’s pretty much just the same thing over and over again.
Can you listen to music with lyrics, or can you only listen to instrumental music while writing?
If I listen to any music at all, it’s usually ones without lyrics. If I try to listen to music with lyrics when I’m writing, I’ll end up diverting too much attention to the song and get really distracted.
I need some help? How do you guys come up with good plotlines? Cuz I've only ever really come up with one and I don't know how to recreate that process. I have at least one character, and a couple of random ideas. Any advice would be appreciated!
A couple random ideas is all you need, dude. That’s all most of us can come up with, haha. Just take those ideas and shape and refine them. It’s a lot harder than it sounds, I won’t lie. I get a lot of little ideas for new stories all the time, but never really use them because I don’t take the time to plan anything out. I just wish ideas would come for the book I’m already writing and not always for a new story...
What's in your writer's survival kit?
My phone. That’s where I jot ideas down and even do some of my writing. And water, cause water keeps you hydrated. Idk.
Are there any stories you're putting off writing? Why?
YES please help me
I dunno, cause I’m lazy I guess. And it’s like, I think about my book all the time. What’s going to happen next and stuff. But by the time I actually get to where I have to write that part, Iowa interest. It’s like I get bored or something. Or I just draw a complete blank. *sigh*
What would you consider your magnum opus?
I guess CITR. I’m 30 chapters in and people seem to like what they’ve read. That’s pretty cool ^^
What are your favorite character tropes to use in your writing? To see in other writing?
Hm...I always have like the “loner” character. But, it’s done so often that it has to be done well. AND they have to be a loner for a reason, and that reason can’t be because they want to seem cool or edgy. I have used this character, probabaly one too many times. I just can’t resisg tbh. I should branch out more.
Do you prefer developing characters or plot first? Why?
Characters! In my story, the plot pretty much revolves around the characters. I mean, there’s other stuff too, but you know...I just think it’s more fun, to be honest. I loveeeeee creating new characters!
What do you do to help get you "in the mood"?
Pfft, I dunno. Usually I’ll just wait for a strike of inspiration and ride it out until it’s gone. It tends to get me through a chapter or two. If anyone else has a better method, please let me know. I will love you forever.