Via Lisa Mantchev
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melissajm1. How old were you when the craft of writing called you to perform?
Well, there are entries in my baby book from my toddler years about me and my stories, but I didn't try writing for publication until 1997, and I started taking it seriously in 2002.
2. What's your favorite writing outfit?
Anything comfortable.
3. What computer program do you use for your writing?
Microsoft Word
4. What's the name of your most difficult character to write?
At the moment it's Bearer Amberlynn Delaverde. She's clever, with a wicked sense of humor, she's devoted to her job, and I think she's great- but she weighs half a ton and hasn't moved from this one spot in 14 years, so her scenes are too static.
5. When is your favorite time of day to write?
Early evening.
6. What's your favorite genre?
Fantasy
7. What writers have inspired you the most in your career and why?
Lois McMaster Bujold, who writes the way I wish I did. Terry Pratchett, who's brilliant. Robin McKinley, who helped me realize that authors are Real People...
8. Do you think you're smarter than a fifth grader?
No, but I have a bigger knowledge store.
9. What's your favorite thing to do when you're stuck on a scene?
Listen to music. Loudly. And sometimes sing along. Badly.
10. If you could give one piece of advice to your fellow writers, what would it be?
Just Write!
Well, there are entries in my baby book from my toddler years about me and my stories, but I didn't try writing for publication until 1997, and I started taking it seriously in 2002.
2. What's your favorite writing outfit?
Anything comfortable.
3. What computer program do you use for your writing?
Microsoft Word
4. What's the name of your most difficult character to write?
At the moment it's Bearer Amberlynn Delaverde. She's clever, with a wicked sense of humor, she's devoted to her job, and I think she's great- but she weighs half a ton and hasn't moved from this one spot in 14 years, so her scenes are too static.
5. When is your favorite time of day to write?
Early evening.
6. What's your favorite genre?
Fantasy
7. What writers have inspired you the most in your career and why?
Lois McMaster Bujold, who writes the way I wish I did. Terry Pratchett, who's brilliant. Robin McKinley, who helped me realize that authors are Real People...
8. Do you think you're smarter than a fifth grader?
No, but I have a bigger knowledge store.
9. What's your favorite thing to do when you're stuck on a scene?
Listen to music. Loudly. And sometimes sing along. Badly.
10. If you could give one piece of advice to your fellow writers, what would it be?
Just Write!
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Date: 2008-11-21 10:26 pm (UTC)