Interview with:Beth Inglis Simmons [bethinglis]
WRITING
 | What did you first read? How did you begin to write? Who were the first to read what you wrote? I read histories and mostly non-fiction. The first to read what I wrote were my editors at
IGOMOGUL.com. |
| 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? I like anything clearly written and informative. Also, I like poetry. Gto Idooilpainting.com
to see my work. thanks |
| What is your creative process like? What happens before sitting down to write? If there is too long of a gap, I just feel a desire to write. Also, when I feel as if I have
collected enough research on a topic and want to put it all together or clarify an idea.
Usually, I get away from my computer, find a comfortable chair and take a pen and write
an outline first. Then I will write what I wnat to say after my information is clear in my
head. |
| What type of reading inspires you to write? Fiction inspires me to write because there can be so much emotion to a story. Words are
more often carefully chosen and just the meaning of the sentence is inspiring. However, a well-written essay is also inspiring. It is awsome to have good supporting facts and also write a compelling argument or conclusion or insight. |
| What do you think are the basic ingredients of a story? I don't know. Maybe a plot, lively characters, and great succint descriptions and a gradual
ending, not left hanging. |
| What voice do you find most to your liking: first person or third person? first person |
| What well known writers do you admire most? Nicholson Baker, John Grisham, James Fallows, Naomi Klein, Carson McCullers, Simon Shama, |
| What is required for a character to be believable? How do you create yours? I think a character is beleivable due to a flaw. In my writing, I haven't developed characters yet. |
| Are you equally good at telling stories orally? NO |
| Deep down inside, who do you write for? Those whom I love. |
| Is writing a form of personal therapy? Are internal conflicts a creative force? Yes |
| Does reader feed-back help you? Yes, very much. |
| Do you participate in competitions? Have you received any awards? I do not participate in competitions in writing. For other endeavors, I have like painting
or drawing. |
| Do you share rough drafts of your writings with someone whose opinion you trust? No |
| Do you believe you have already found "your voice" or is that something one is always searching for? I am always searching for my voice, that is a process. I have found my voice in small
ways and my writing hepls develop my voice. |
| What discipline do you impose on yourself regarding schedules, goals, etc.? I live simply, get to sleep before mid-night usually, start my morning with reading, and
keep writing. Don't quit. |
| What do you surround yourself with in your work area in order to help your concentrate? Good lighting, silence or CDS. Heat and plenty of pens and paper. |
| Do you write on a computer? Do you print frequently? Do you correct on paper? What is your process? I write with pen on paper, then type, and make corrections on typed material on a word
process program. I always print my work for back-up and reading later. |
| What sites do you frequent on-line to share experiences or information? WWW.About.com, WWW.DailyPainting.com, Google news, Facebook, www.MetropolitanMuseum.org |
| What has been your experience with publishers? Great, I have only worked with WebSiteBusiness.com. |
| What are you working on now? Techniques for preparing grounds for oil painting. |
| What do you recommend I do with all those things I wrote years ago but have never been able to bring myself to show anyone? Find a good friend, and select a few pieces that you think are good and share them as
soon as possible. |
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