20 Questions for Writers! (To Make You Think Hard) 1. Q: What got you interested in writing? A:i had a story in ma brain and so i wrote it down? Ig? Also i'm a big reader. 2. Q: Did you always like writing? No lol. Writing for school's the worst. 3: Q: What is the story that has just been sitting around in your brain, waiting to come to life? Is it just a vague idea that catches your heart, or is it already an elaborate story? A: Shadows and Sunshine is pretty elaborate, but i have one more that's mostly an idea. 4. Q: What makes a story catch your heart? A: idk what this means, but i like historical fiction, mystery, and fantasy ofc. 5. Q: Do you think that there's a pattern that all good stories follow, or are they all different? They're all different, but there are some tropes that are way overused. 6. Q: Did you ever cry over your own writing? Laugh over it? Shiver over it? A: yes lol 7. Q: What do you despise in stories? A: big blocks of text with little to no description or dialogue. I love dialogue. Idk why. 8. Q: What makes a story bad (in your opinion)? A: bad writers, no plot, weird grammar or wording. 9. Q: Which is more important in a story: emotional depth, or an interesting plot? A: plot, but definitely need some interpersonal connection. 10. Q: Is there a specific thing your stories tend to center around? (Ex: setting, personality of character, genre, ect.) Not-quite-humans, queer people, disabled people, etc. also fantasy 11. Q: Do you plan to become an author someday? A: maybe? Idk if I'll publish anything officially. I'm a farmer rn and i kinda want to go into medicine, so i dunno. 12. Q: If so, how do you think authors can influence the world for good by their writing? This question is worded oddly, but if an author makes someone see a different perspective, then it can have a positive impact. 13. Q: What are your favorite themes (morals or messages) in stories? A: i'm horrible at finding theme, but i hat3 "power of friendship" and "finding yourself" and "all i needed was you" -type stories. 14. Q: What are the cliches you hate the most? A: see above. Also schoolkid stereotypes. 15. Q: Is there a way to make those cliches not so bad? Do you think you could do it if you set out to try? A: if the plot actually has depth and it's not the only message? Like One Of Us Is Lying, there was actual plot and character development. 16. Q: What is the genre you hate the most? A: realistic fiction. 17. Q: What if you tried to write it? What would happen? A: i have, and it ended up as fantasy. 18. Q: What makes a character lovable? A: if someone can relate to the character? Or if the character is just objectively cute and innocent. 19. Q: Is it possible for a non-lovable character to make you care deeply about them? A: yes. 20. Q: How can you make your story touch your reader and impact their life? A: by putting a "do now" (idk what to call it) at the back of the book? Idk
Bro the warning XD Also, this is Nick. WARNING: Several of these questions will make you think. If, for any reason, you are not able to think hard, please do not attempt to answer them. You will only injure yourself. I disclaim all responsibility for these injuries.
