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Hello and welcome to my author advice blog! Feel free to ask any questions- even ones you think might be silly! I'll be happy to answer them to the best of my ability :)

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I normally don't read multiple books from an author or re-read, but I've reread almost all of your books and I first read APR in 2013 I think. Your writing always inspires me to want to be a better writer and it's been really neat to see you grow as a writer and change your style a little bit. What advice would you have for someone writing teen fiction/YA and getting more people to read it?

Awww, thank you very much!!! I think everyone continues to change as they grow! As for advice, honestly writing what is popular is the easiest way to get people to read your work. Then you can branch out and those readers will follow you. If you don’t want to do that, I think promoting yourself through social media is a great way. As for writing advice, READ! Read all the YA books you can get your hands on. There’s a standard and you need to stick to it! Each genre has qualifications, so it’s good to know them! :D

[inkforyourpen]

Does Wattpad help other authors find publishers for their work?

It can be part of the benefits of using Wattpad!

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You're honestly the best writer on Wattpad. Why don't you have any books published?!?! You deserve it way more.

Awww!! Thanks!! I think every book deserves to be published though :) I’m not actively seeking out a publisher, so that’s probably why lol. I really should....

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Do you believe in God?

Ehhh, not really. I wouldn’t call myself an atheist though. I’m pretty agnostic (?) Maybe there’s something out there? But I highly doubt it???

I guess my stance is “I don’t care, I’m going to do me, you can do you.” lol.

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do you think you'll continue an everlasting relationship? i'm so emotionally attached to the story it's ridiculous haha, i've read the series so many times i guess you could say i'm obsessed. you're so talented ahh

I will someday! I’m really stuck on it right now though. I hope my new project will help me to become motivated to finish it.

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What's a good way to clear your mind, clean the slate, and get past the writer's block that seems like it won't end?

That’s a reaaaaally hard question, because even I can’t do that! I guess for me sometimes I either have to take a really long break and go read for awhile, or start a new book. Sometimes inspiration will hit you while you’re working on something else.

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hi! have you ever had to deal with people trying to steel your work? If so how did you deal with it, or how do you prevent it?

I always have to deal with people plagiarizing! It’s really something you should (sadly) expect. A lot of people I know get angry about it, but I’m pretty calm. I’ll contact them to ask them to take it down and let them know why what they are doing is wrong. If they decide to ignore me, I’ll contact WP to get it taken down. WP is really good at getting stuff taken down from other websites as well!

[inkforyourpen]

Hi, Jordan. How can I contact you? I can't do it through Twitter. Do you allow translations? I already sent you a message in Wattpad. If you don't allow, I understand. But I really wanted to know. Love you.

I do allow translations as long as you credit me and send me the link to it :)

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How do you use dialogue so easily? I've been wanting to write on wattpad but I always get stuck because I struggle with using dialogue.

Just imagine your having the conversation your characters are having. If they say something that you normally wouldn’t hear during a conversation, maybe it’s not the write thing to write. If you want to solely focus on dialogue, read some comics. It’ll help you get a feel for how to write it without being bogged down by descriptions.

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How did you become a Wattpad Star?

Hmmm, I don’t know, actually. I’m not sure how they choose the Wattpad Stars. It’s not the follower count because the stars counts range from like 1000-400,000. I think it depends on a various things. They’re always adding writers though!

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Your a great writer :) and I'm writing a book on my wattpad account I just don't want to make it cliche and I'm having trouble coming up with a plot. Do you have any tips on how i can switch things up and not make is such a cliche romance /action?

I don’t think you should be afraid of cliches- nothing is really original. It’s all based off of something. What you should focus on is how to make that cliche a little bit more your own. Plus, there isn’t much action/romance on WP anyway compared to other romances. You should be safe!

[inkforyourpen]

this is a great forum, very creative indeed. May i know if you'll upload stories of which you had initially removed on wattpad?

Thank you!

I might one day. I think you mean Hidden In This School, since Light and Dark wasn’t popular.

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A CASE OF ROBIN HOOD PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE UPDATE AT LEAST ONE MORE PART

HAHA I actually do have another part ready, but I probably shouldn’t...

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Hi Jordan! (: I l o v e your stories and I always reread them x) I hope this isn't wasting your time or whatnot, but please continue to write these beautiful works of art!

Thank you very much!! <3

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Someone's probably already asked this, but I checked FAQs and the tips, so how much do you plan and plot before you begin writing a story?

I really like to plot out the ending first. It’s hard to write for me if I don’t work toward something. Then I like to plan a plot twist or big moments. For some books though, I just wing it and pray it comes out okay LOL

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I'm not trying to sound rude at all will this, but, whatever happened to Capturing Your Heart? Are you planning on continuing it?

No, it’s on hold for now.

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What's Holly's zodiac sign? Scorpio? What about Chris?

Chris is an Aquarius, Holly is a Scorpio.