Interview with:A.J.Kurtz [ajkurtz83]
WRITING
 | What did you first read? How did you begin to write? Who were the first to read what you wrote? Wow, I don't think I can recall the first book. I do remember reading R.L.Stine's Goosebumps books. I enjoyed those. I've been writing off and on my entire life. The first people to read what I wrote were my mom and my grandmother. |
| What is your favorite genre? Can you provide a link to a site where we can read some of your work or learn something about it? My most favorite is science fiction. http://amzn.com/1475142706 |
| What is your creative process like? What happens before sitting down to write? I like to have at least my out line finished and some of the backround on the characters. |
| What type of reading inspires you to write? I have inspiration that comes from many places. |
| What do you think are the basic ingredients of a story? Compelling characters. If they're not interesting then the story is bland. Also a great concept that noone has done before. Be different, stand out and don't be scared to try new things. |
| What voice do you find most to your liking: first person or third person? First person point of view because you know exactly how the person is feeling and thinking. This brings the reader closer to the character. |
| What well known writers do you admire most? Stephen King |
| What is required for a character to be believable? How do you create yours? I think it helps when the character has flaws. I make sure my characters have plenty. |
| Are you equally good at telling stories orally? Sure |
| Deep down inside, who do you write for? I write for myself. I never write for others. If that were the case nobody would ever be happy. |
| Is writing a form of personal therapy? Are internal conflicts a creative force? I believe that it can be a sort of therapy. Yes internal conflicts do come out in writing. |
| Does reader feed-back help you? Feedback in any form is helpful. |
| Do you participate in competitions? Have you received any awards? Yes and not yet. |
| Do you share rough drafts of your writings with someone whose opinion you trust? I don't share on paper. However I have shared my idea with a trusted friend. |
| Do you believe you have already found "your voice" or is that something one is always searching for? Right now at this point I'm still searching. |
| What discipline do you impose on yourself regarding schedules, goals, etc.? I try not to over do it. At the moment I'm working on three books at the same time. I have no set time for them to be done. I want them to be the best they can. If I'm in a rush to get it done, the book could turn out pretty crappy. I have a more laid back style going into writing my books. I make certain that I do write everyday. |
| What do you surround yourself with in your work area in order to help your concentrate? One my desk I have my laptop computer, pictures of books and book signings I've already done, pictures of my girls. I keep it simple. |
| Do you write on a computer? Do you print frequently? Do you correct on paper? What is your process? Sometimes I write by hand, especially when my computer is on the fritz. Otherwise I'm on the computer. There are times I print chapters out, correct and then go back in and edit. |
| What sites do you frequent on-line to share experiences or information? Facebook,Twitter and my blog |
| What are you working on now? I'm currently working on the last two books of The Darkness Saga. I'm also writing a scifi/fantasy kind of book. |
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