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Q: SD, What is the
most important thing to consider before you write a book?
A: To answer a
question like this is difficult not to ask a question in return. There are many
answers, but only you can answer this one. Basically, what I am saying is that
there are only two considerations and that is where the question lies. The
question is who you are writing this book for, the reader or you. If you are
doing this to gain the maximum amount of readership, then get on the bandwagon
and write something that is popular, flashy, and had originated between someone
else ears than that is your answer. If you are writing this for yourself and
wish to bring readers along for a ride to someplace that grew from you, then
that’s your answer. And, of course, there is that place in the middle. I
believe they call it FAN Fiction. I hope this answers your question. SD
Q: SD, How graphic
can a situation or event be for most readers?
A: First, I’m not
sure of your meaning of graphic, but I would say the amount of detail should be
appropriate to the story you are telling. This doesn’t mean to gloss over
something that will leave your story lacking in order to please one group of
readers over another. Nor, would I suggest you go for shock value in an attempt
at getting that “Look At Me” vibe going. In either instance, there will be some
who would say that your “Graphic Depictions” were extremely lacking, and yet
others may say that you’re over the top. As long as the story is good, and it
engages the reader more so than respells them, then you have reached that happy
medium. SD
Q: SD, What kind of
character is it easiest to write?
A: This is one of
those (he has a swell head) moments! The easiest characters to write are the
ones who practically write themselves. This doesn’t always happen, but when it does,
look out. You will be able to know ahead of any situation or other characters that
interact with this all knowing character is going to say and do. There isn’t going to be brakes on expressing
who this character is, what they do, how they say their words, and what they
look like. This type of character is what I call a Happy Accident. Just be aware that these characters (in all
cases) change the direction of your work and may end up taking over the story entirely.
Best way to handle the easy character is
to use them in a spinoff. This way all the ideas won’t be lost and you can keep
your original storyline intact. SD
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