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Writing Meme Day 15 & 16 - Twofer!
Obviously yesterday was a bad day and it should feel bad, and I didn't answer my writing meme question. Le gasp! So, two for one today.
15. Midway question! Tell us about a writer you admire, whether professional or not!
The first name that springs to mind is Richelle Mead, author of the Georgina Kincaid, Dark Swan, and Vampire Academy series. Firstly because I've loved everything she's written without fail. Secondly because to keep on top of three series and have them all be quality, engaging, emotional, beautifully-written books, she must work hella hard. Thirdly because that's the kind of career success I aspire to.
But there are so many other writers I admire. I love my friend![[info]](https://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
rjpayne's writing, and know she's going to be a massive success herself. Her short story, By Starlight, is one of the most hauntingly beautiful pieces I've ever read, the kind of story that stays with you long after you've finished it. And I know I'm not biased by friendship - By Starlight was placed fourth in the Interzone Readers' Poll 2009. Growing up I read Tamora Pierce's Immortals quartet over and over again, and those were the books that moved me from "I love reading books" to "I want to write books." I adore MR James and HP Lovecraft, and you can't talk about writers you admire without mentioning Shakespeare (well, I can't, anyway).
16. Do you write romantic relationships? How do you do with those, and how “far” are you willing to go in your writing?
Yes, I do. Love is a pretty big part of life, yo, so it would seem strange to me to never have relationships happen in a story, whether it's just hinted at or the main theme, or whatever. I think so far I've never written anything where the relationship was centre stage, always a subplot, but I don't shy away from sex scenes. On the other hand, I don't write particularly graphic scenes or erotica, because that just doesn't interest me as a writer.
17. Favorite protagonist and why!
18. Favorite antagonist and why!
19. Favorite minor that decided to shove himself into the spotlight and why!
20. What are your favorite character interactions to write?
21. Do any of your characters have children? How well do you write them?
22. Tell us about one scene between your characters that you’ve never written or told anyone about before! Serious or not.
23. How long does it usually take you to complete an entire story—from planning to writing to posting (if you post your work)?
24. How willing are you to kill your characters if the plot so demands it? What’s the most interesting way you’ve killed someone?
25. Do any of your characters have pets? Tell us about them.
26. Let’s talk art! Do you draw your characters? Do others draw them? Pick one of your OCs and post your favorite picture of him!
27. Along similar lines, do appearances play a big role in your stories? Tell us about them, or if not, how you go about designing your characters.
28. Have you ever written a character with physical or mental disabilities? Describe them, and if there’s nothing major to speak of, tell us a few smaller ones.
29. How often do you think about writing? Ever come across something IRL that reminds you of your story/characters?
30. Final question! Tag someone! And tell us what you like about that person as a writer and/or about one of his/her characters!
15. Midway question! Tell us about a writer you admire, whether professional or not!
The first name that springs to mind is Richelle Mead, author of the Georgina Kincaid, Dark Swan, and Vampire Academy series. Firstly because I've loved everything she's written without fail. Secondly because to keep on top of three series and have them all be quality, engaging, emotional, beautifully-written books, she must work hella hard. Thirdly because that's the kind of career success I aspire to.
But there are so many other writers I admire. I love my friend
rjpayne's writing, and know she's going to be a massive success herself. Her short story, By Starlight, is one of the most hauntingly beautiful pieces I've ever read, the kind of story that stays with you long after you've finished it. And I know I'm not biased by friendship - By Starlight was placed fourth in the Interzone Readers' Poll 2009. Growing up I read Tamora Pierce's Immortals quartet over and over again, and those were the books that moved me from "I love reading books" to "I want to write books." I adore MR James and HP Lovecraft, and you can't talk about writers you admire without mentioning Shakespeare (well, I can't, anyway).16. Do you write romantic relationships? How do you do with those, and how “far” are you willing to go in your writing?
Yes, I do. Love is a pretty big part of life, yo, so it would seem strange to me to never have relationships happen in a story, whether it's just hinted at or the main theme, or whatever. I think so far I've never written anything where the relationship was centre stage, always a subplot, but I don't shy away from sex scenes. On the other hand, I don't write particularly graphic scenes or erotica, because that just doesn't interest me as a writer.
17. Favorite protagonist and why!
18. Favorite antagonist and why!
19. Favorite minor that decided to shove himself into the spotlight and why!
20. What are your favorite character interactions to write?
21. Do any of your characters have children? How well do you write them?
22. Tell us about one scene between your characters that you’ve never written or told anyone about before! Serious or not.
23. How long does it usually take you to complete an entire story—from planning to writing to posting (if you post your work)?
24. How willing are you to kill your characters if the plot so demands it? What’s the most interesting way you’ve killed someone?
25. Do any of your characters have pets? Tell us about them.
26. Let’s talk art! Do you draw your characters? Do others draw them? Pick one of your OCs and post your favorite picture of him!
27. Along similar lines, do appearances play a big role in your stories? Tell us about them, or if not, how you go about designing your characters.
28. Have you ever written a character with physical or mental disabilities? Describe them, and if there’s nothing major to speak of, tell us a few smaller ones.
29. How often do you think about writing? Ever come across something IRL that reminds you of your story/characters?
30. Final question! Tag someone! And tell us what you like about that person as a writer and/or about one of his/her characters!