Disrupting the normal theme to bring a light-hearted post! I've had the privilege to write about some very important, very heavy topics recently (some things not yet out for reading, other things recently posted). I love writing about this stuff and receiving responses in return from readers new and seasoned, discussing your perspectives and personal stories. If all I had to do for the rest of my life was run this blog, I'd be the happiest clam! That said, I thought it would be a nice quick break to write something a little more light-hearted and fun, and allow my readers to get to know me a bit! Feel free to answer the following questions about yourself in the comments below!
1) What is your favorite genre to read and write?
My favorite genre to read is by far the classics! I admire the legendary authors like Twain, Defoe, and Dumas who forever changed the world of storytelling for nearly every medium. As far as writing goes, I tend to enjoy it in every genre, although I'm least passionate about Sci-Fi. I enjoy writing this blog about dealing with life and mental health and relationships, and I enjoy writing anything fictional that challenges me to write complex characters who make a story completely unique.
2) What process do you use to keep your blog up-to-date?
My process varies from time to time, I've never really been one for routine (I kind of detest routines). However, lately what I've done is organized a schedule, where I've written down in my planner what is going to be posted by what date. Then, after I've added it to the drafts of my blog, I go in and write down some of the bigger ideas of what my point was with each subject. This helps me to keep track of all of my ideas, so everything gets the chance to see the light of day. Finding things to write about is never difficult, I have at least three ideas come to me every day.
3) What's the best part of writing your blog?
All of the lives I get to touch. I've always wanted to help people-an odd ambition for someone who seriously values alone time and being left to my own devices, I admit. To be able to use the only talent I've really got (writing) and use it as a way to help others and bring relief to their hearts and minds is incredible. I wouldn't give it up for anything.
4) What's the worst part of writing your blog?
I think the actual writing of it can be more challenging than I'd like, at times. Some blogs are really easy to produce, because I know exactly what I want to say and how I'm going to say it. Others are more difficult, because they're topics I'm so passionate about I can't decide where to start, or it's something that needs to be phrased very carefully so as to not offend or confuse anyone. That said, I like the challenge!
5) What made you want to start this blog in the first place, and where do you see it going?
I don't remember the exact moment I said, "Hey! I'm going to start a blog!". I think this originally was supposed to start out as a way of celebrating my college friendships and everything that we've experienced and learned together, though. It quickly turned into a blog about my own experiences when we all went our separate ways for the summer, and now it's just become a platform for me to talk about topics I'm passionate about. As far as what the future holds, I have no idea. I'd love for it to continue to pick up momentum, but that isn't necessary. I just want to keep at it!
6) Who are your greatest influences, both in writing and in life?
Same answer for both, really! As completely cliche as it may be, I absolutely adore and idolize J.K. Rowling as a person. She's just a reminder to me everyday that everyone, even the most successful artists, have to pay their dues. The rough times I'm going through now will just make for a better lifetime film, later (or so, I joke).
7) When did you know you wanted to write?
When I discovered at a young age, via my mother's example, that if I wanted to read a book that wasn't written yet, I could write it myself! It started there and took off through school, where I realized I was actually really good at it. Every time I go to write anything, I feel like I'm discovering more about myself, and it's an interesting journey, every time.
8) What's your big writing dream?
I'd love to write a novel that originally gets turned into a film (or films). In my dream scenario, I'm also the screenwriter (I LOVE SCREENWRITING OH MY GOODNESS). I just think it would be so fun to be able to make a huge production and tell the story well in different mediums!
9) What job would you have if you weren't writing?
I'd love to be a social worker or family counselor, or open up my own orphanage/boarding school, or become secretary of education, or even become a film director. I just really want to influence a large amount of people's lives in a positive way.
10) What is the best thing you've ever written?
I wrote these nine books when I was eleven years old-they were really something! I'm not a huge fan of fantasy, but that's the genre these books belonged to. I lost them sometime after finishing them, but oh my goodness! They were so good. I mean, an eleven year old wrote them, yes. I still remember the plot and most of the events that happened, I think about these books everyday, without fail. One of these days, I hope I start restoring it all. Those were fantastic books, I'm still immensely proud of them and the girl who stayed up until it was time to wake up writing them.
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