A Look Inside: The Writer’s Mind

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Ever wondered what goes into my writing or what my books are like? I’ve gathered a few questions from social media to give you a look inside my writing mind.

What’s your favourite type of writing environment?

• I love a space that has minimal distractions. Usually that means my office, because it’s my safe space. I’ve worked at coffee shops and libraries before but I just get better work done when I’m in a comfortable area!

What’s your favourite point of view to write from?

• If you had asked me this when I first started writing, I would have said first person. However, nowadays my preference is definitely third person limited. That means I write from an outside point of view but stick to knowing a single character’s thoughts/motivations. That doesn’t mean I don’t switch from scene to scene or chapter to chapter.

What genre do you enjoy writing most?

• Fantasy! I love adding an element of magic to all of my stories, and worldbuilding is a really exciting aspect to my stories.

What part of writing do you personally find the most challenging?

• Starting. Whether that’s the entire book or a specific chapter, the first paragraph is always the toughest for me to get going. Even if I know what is happening, I definitely get…