#WritersCoffeeClub 12.1 — From where did the inspiration for your current WIP come?
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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.22 — Are there types of settings you avoid writing? Why?
Honestly, there are so many different types of stories that I write, so very few things are hard limits for me these days when it comes to possibilities in settings.
#WritersCoffeeClub 2.23 — What techniques help you write a difficult second act?
Music. Relaxing. Reading. Watching TV. Gaming. Anything, really, to help inspire me. Any creative activities are helpful. Sometimes taking myself out of "writing mode" is actually the key. I can't force the writing to happen. The muse will return, the ideas will come, but I just have to patient with myself in the meantime. Then, after, the second act will come for me.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.23 — What techniques help you write a difficult second act?
Music. Relaxing. Reading. Watching TV. Gaming. Anything, really, to help inspire me. Any creative activities are helpful. Sometimes taking myself out of "writing mode" is actually the key. I can't force the writing to happen. The muse will return, the ideas will come, but I just have to patient with myself in the meantime. Then, after, the second act will come for me.
#WritersCoffeeClub 2.24— What’s your greatest challenge in fleshing out your setting?
For me, it's creating an internal (in my mind) and real (hand-drawn or commissioned) map of the area, so no inaccuracies are ever included while I'm working on the story itself, and that includes the layout of castles or streets. Just things like that. It's very easy to make mistakes. I'm nitpicky like that, and it helps me with the writing process.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.24— What’s your greatest challenge in fleshing out your setting?
For me, it's creating an internal (in my mind) and real (hand-drawn or commissioned) map of the area, so no inaccuracies are ever included while I'm working on the story itself, and that includes the layout of castles or streets. Just things like that. It's very easy to make mistakes. I'm nitpicky like that, and it helps me with the writing process.
#WritersCoffeeClub 2.25 — What’s a unique habit you have while writing?
Good question, honestly. The only thing that I can think of is the fact that I can easily sit down and write 10-20k words in one setting. Sometimes even more. I've heard a lot of people say that 5k is a good day, and while it truly *is,* I tend to write far more in one session. It just depends on how easily the words are flowing for me on any given day. Some days they just don't come at all.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.25 — What’s a unique habit you have while writing?
Good question, honestly. The only thing that I can think of is the fact that I can easily sit down and write 10-20k words in one setting. Sometimes even more. I've heard a lot of people say that 5k is a good day, and while it truly *is,* I tend to write far more in one session. It just depends on how easily the words are flowing for me on any given day. Some days they just don't come at all.
#WritersCoffeeClub 2.26 — Does your current WIP have an antagonist? Why or why not?
"Wings of Quiet Longing" has two antagonists. They're traditional villains as well. One is worse than the other, but not by much. Then again, it's all a matter of perspective. They aren't black and white. No antagonists should be. It's boring.
Isma (another vampire): He's the big baddie and is far older than Socrates (c. 470 — 399 BC), among many others that are mentioned within the story. His age is never stated. He kept the vampires he sired as toys, just playthings. He's a horrible man.
Duncan (another vampire): This was the man Alistair sired. He's an absolute bastard, obsessive and possessive, impulsive and animalistic. He's a beast in every sense of the word.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 2.26 — Does your current WIP have an antagonist? Why or why not?
"Wings of Quiet Longing" has two antagonists. They're traditional villains as well. One is worse than the other, but not by much. Then again, it's all a matter of perspective. They aren't black and white. No antagonists should be. It's boring.
Isma (another vampire): He's the big baddie and is far older than Socrates (c. 470 — 399 BC), among many others that are mentioned within the story. His age is never stated. He kept the vampires he sired as toys, just playthings. He's a horrible man.
Duncan (another vampire): This was the man Alistair sired. He's an absolute bastard, obsessive and possessive, impulsive and animalistic. He's a beast in every sense of the word.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.1 — What is the fundamental goal you seek to achieve with your current WIP?
To enjoy writing it, and to also write something that others enjoy reading. It's simple for me.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.1 — What is the fundamental goal you seek to achieve with your current WIP?
To enjoy writing it, and to also write something that others enjoy reading. It's simple for me.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.2 — Does your overall goal differ from project to project?
Never. Yesterday, I said my fundamental goal was to, and I quote, enjoy writing the story, and to also write something that others would enjoy reading. That doesn't differ from project to project. I love the process.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.2 — Does your overall goal differ from project to project?
Never. Yesterday, I said my fundamental goal was to, and I quote, enjoy writing the story, and to also write something that others would enjoy reading. That doesn't differ from project to project. I love the process.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.3 — On what are you unwilling to compromise?
Changing storylines to fit what *others* want to read. I don't need to fit into genres or tropes, I don't need to cater to certain people, etc. Never. No thank you.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.3 — On what are you unwilling to compromise?
Changing storylines to fit what *others* want to read. I don't need to fit into genres or tropes, I don't need to cater to certain people, etc. Never. No thank you.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.4 — Share a recent experience where something just 'clicked.'
I can't *actually* talk about it because it would be a major spoiler, and I have readers for that particular story here on Mastodon. Readers who are close friends of mine, at that. What I'll instead say is that it was the best idea I've ever had, and it all came about one night as I was talking about a certain plot point (for a character) and a "what if" with my girlfriend. "What if" slowly became "why not," and now here we are. I made it work. I'm rather proud of myself for thinking of it in the first place.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.4 — Share a recent experience where something just 'clicked.'
I can't *actually* talk about it because it would be a major spoiler, and I have readers for that particular story here on Mastodon. Readers who are close friends of mine, at that. What I'll instead say is that it was the best idea I've ever had, and it all came about one night as I was talking about a certain plot point (for a character) and a "what if" with my girlfriend. "What if" slowly became "why not," and now here we are. I made it work. I'm rather proud of myself for thinking of it in the first place.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.5 — How do you make sure you don’t leave plot holes?
There's only one way for me, and even then, a few things might occasionally slip through the cracks. My "note board" looks like this these days...
(Also, this photo isn't mine.)
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.5 — How do you make sure you don’t leave plot holes?
There's only one way for me, and even then, a few things might occasionally slip through the cracks. My "note board" looks like this these days...
(Also, this photo isn't mine.)
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.6 — Is there a local writing community near you? Do you participate in it?
I do~! I live in a condo village, and we have a writing club right here. I'm a part of it, and I love it so much. I'm the youngest member, and our oldest is actually 94 (and lived through the Nazi-occupied country where she comes from). She's a warrior, I swear. I adore her to pieces. She's even published her own book with her life story.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.6 — Is there a local writing community near you? Do you participate in it?
I do~! I live in a condo village, and we have a writing club right here. I'm a part of it, and I love it so much. I'm the youngest member, and our oldest is actually 94 (and lived through the Nazi-occupied country where she comes from). She's a warrior, I swear. I adore her to pieces. She's even published her own book with her life story.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.7 — What have you given up in order to write?
A social life, maybe? Nah, I'm just joking. I didn't have to give up anything because I've always wanted to do this, ever since I was a kiddo. Storytelling was always my first love.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.7 — What have you given up in order to write?
A social life, maybe? Nah, I'm just joking. I didn't have to give up anything because I've always wanted to do this, ever since I was a kiddo. Storytelling was always my first love.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.15 — Talk about an experience you've had sharing your writing with a group.
I'm in a writers group here in the 55+ condo village where I live with my nana. My fellow members absolutely adore me, which always feels like a shocker for some reason. I'm too down on myself sometimes, and I really shouldn't be. It's such a positive experience, and they really enjoy listening to my stories or reading my prompt answers that I'll write up. Our prompts in that group are usually a word or the start of a sentence, and we'll continue it and write 500-1k words about it.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.15 — Talk about an experience you've had sharing your writing with a group.
I'm in a writers group here in the 55+ condo village where I live with my nana. My fellow members absolutely adore me, which always feels like a shocker for some reason. I'm too down on myself sometimes, and I really shouldn't be. It's such a positive experience, and they really enjoy listening to my stories or reading my prompt answers that I'll write up. Our prompts in that group are usually a word or the start of a sentence, and we'll continue it and write 500-1k words about it.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.16 — What's the largest cast you've ever written? What made it challenging?
It's actually some of my Doctor Who stories that feature quite a few of the characters, but I'm so proud of those stories as well. Getting their lines down perfectly, along with their mannerisms, always feels difficult when I'm trying to nail a scene with a ton of people in it. The more characters that you have, the more difficult things will become. I prefer smaller groups of characters in scenes, but that's just me. That's how I *usually* write, but not always.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.16 — What's the largest cast you've ever written? What made it challenging?
It's actually some of my Doctor Who stories that feature quite a few of the characters, but I'm so proud of those stories as well. Getting their lines down perfectly, along with their mannerisms, always feels difficult when I'm trying to nail a scene with a ton of people in it. The more characters that you have, the more difficult things will become. I prefer smaller groups of characters in scenes, but that's just me. That's how I *usually* write, but not always.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.17 — What's an experience or sensation you've struggled to convey to a reader?
This is a very good question. I think there were a lot of things that I *used* to struggle with when it came to finding the right words for experiences or sensations on paper. I'm trying to broaden my horizons and write more things. It helps to try a little bit of everything. I've grown a lot, even over the past few years. We should all continue to grow as writers.
If there's anything that comes to mind, I'll edit this post later and add my thoughts.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.17 — What's an experience or sensation you've struggled to convey to a reader?
This is a very good question. I think there were a lot of things that I *used* to struggle with when it came to finding the right words for experiences or sensations on paper. I'm trying to broaden my horizons and write more things. It helps to try a little bit of everything. I've grown a lot, even over the past few years. We should all continue to grow as writers.
If there's anything that comes to mind, I'll edit this post later and add my thoughts.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.18 — What's a writerly gift you've received?
Friendship, actually. A good number of my closest friends are fellow writers. That's the best thing I could have ever asked for. The mutual support, fun and shenanigans, conversations, love, companionship, help with proofreading and editing, helpful suggestions, etc.
And hey, one more thing... I met my girlfriend through writing. I love that gift as well. It certainly felt like one.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.18 — What's a writerly gift you've received?
Friendship, actually. A good number of my closest friends are fellow writers. That's the best thing I could have ever asked for. The mutual support, fun and shenanigans, conversations, love, companionship, help with proofreading and editing, helpful suggestions, etc.
And hey, one more thing... I met my girlfriend through writing. I love that gift as well. It certainly felt like one.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.19 — Do you need to finish a work before starting another?
I probably should. Let's put it this way, I always *try* to, but I've usually got a few going at the same time. It's just the way with me. But I finish up things as I go along. I never overwhelm myself.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.19 — Do you need to finish a work before starting another?
I probably should. Let's put it this way, I always *try* to, but I've usually got a few going at the same time. It's just the way with me. But I finish up things as I go along. I never overwhelm myself.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.20 — Who is your ideal reader?
Those who enjoy slow burn romance, dark romance, or romantasy stories.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.20 — Who is your ideal reader?
Those who enjoy slow burn romance, dark romance, or romantasy stories.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.21 — Do you celebrate any writerly anniversaries or special occasions?
This is a really good question, and it's also rather sweet to think about as well. I haven't done this yet, but I should! We should all celebrate the victories, no matter how big or small. Everything matters.
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#WritersCoffeeClub 3.21 — Do you celebrate any writerly anniversaries or special occasions?
This is a really good question, and it's also rather sweet to think about as well. I haven't done this yet, but I should! We should all celebrate the victories, no matter how big or small. Everything matters.
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.22 — How do you organise your notes? (No notes?)
I *do* have notes, but they're never as clean as I want. I'm a bit messy but it always gets the job done for me, to be fair. My layout pages and outlines start off so neat in the beginning... If only they stayed that way.
I split my notes up like this:
• Character bios and their backstories
• Breakdown for chapters, their summaries
• Quick ideas I might randomly get at night
• Any and all worldbuilding ideas
• A glossary if it's needed (like for my cyberpunk series)
• Quotes to use for later, again from ideas at night -
#WritersCoffeeClub 3.22 — How do you organise your notes? (No notes?)
I *do* have notes, but they're never as clean as I want. I'm a bit messy but it always gets the job done for me, to be fair. My layout pages and outlines start off so neat in the beginning... If only they stayed that way.
I split my notes up like this:
• Character bios and their backstories
• Breakdown for chapters, their summaries
• Quick ideas I might randomly get at night
• Any and all worldbuilding ideas
• A glossary if it's needed (like for my cyberpunk series)
• Quotes to use for later, again from ideas at night#WritersCoffeeClub 3.23 — What's the most you've worked on a WIP before deciding to scrap it? What happened?
There's one particular story that comes to mind for me. It wasn't original work, but a fanfiction piece. I got about six chapters in, and then I just... ran out of ideas.
Come to think of it, I really should continue that.
I don't have this problem with my novels, though. The ideas flow.
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