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Q: SD, what are some
of the things you don’t like about writing?
A: Time would be my first answer. You either waste time
looking at a blank screen stuck or you are going like gangbusters and you look
up and noticed the sun is rising and you had started writing early the day before.
The next thing that comes to mine is the editing process. Oh, how I wish I was
independently wealthy or have a contract that includes editing, grammar
checking, consistency, and flow. Writing is a joy, but spell checking, and
correct sentence structure are a pain in the butt. Wish you easier goings. SD
Q: SD, What is the
quickest you had ever written a book?
A: I’ve written
eight-hundred thousand plus word books in thirty days, but the following
processes take much longer. What most people don’t understand is that there is
a process that all manuscripts have to go through in one form or fashion. Just
the process of finding spelling errors take quite some time and ensuring the
flow of the story is engaging with as few written distractions possible in
enormous. Writing a story from beginning to end is up to the author. Getting it
to print is a team effort. The question is what is more important to you as the
author, speed, accuracy or the readers’ enjoyment. I hope this helps. SD
Q: SD, I’m a student and have told one of my teachers
who had written a book that I’ve always wanted to do the same. When I ask him for
advice, he seem… disinterested. Any advice. I really want to do it.
A: I truly believe your teacher isn’t trying to stop you
from writing a book. If you want to write a book than write one, but you need
to get yourself prepared first. Come up with a story line. Get yourself a list
of characters and detail who they are and their relationship with other
characters. Write down short paragraphs of things you would like to happen on
sticky notes and place them in a row according to your storyline. Gather
pictures or make drawings of this world you are creating. And, once you have
everything in order and all your notes and ideas written down, start reading.
Authors read constantly and learn from other authors. Have a field day on sites
that give helpful information on the tips and tricks used to make your good
story a great story. But most of all, enjoy what you are writing, it will come
across to your readers and your teacher as well. Enjoy the journey. SD
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