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10 Questions from Writingdella!

Tagged by @writingdella to answer 10 questions; thank you, you’re wonderful! 

(Before I begin, I have to note: I’m SO sorry I took so long to answer! It’s rude of me, but I do have some reason, if it helps. I’ve been insanely busy with my fall semester, my writing, and preparations for standardized testing and college. I’ve barely had time to think! Now that I’m on my holiday break, though, I’m going to try to catch up on my backlog of tags and asks. I intend to answer everything that you all have sent my way. Thanks so much for tagging/asking/communicating in any way! I love you guys, gals, and nb pals!!)

It’s all under the cut, for the sake of space:

Your Questions and My Answers!

1. Who is your favorite author/poet and why?

I’ll say Neil Gaiman, because his books make me FEEL SO MUCH. (Although, let’s be fair- choosing a singular “favorite author” isn’t something I can really do? I’m just in a Neil Gaiman phase right now. I really like his stuff.)

2. Do you have a pre-writing/reading ritual? If so, what is it?

Procrastination.

Lol, I do have a serious answer though. I love to put on sweatpants, get tea, and hit play on the playlist I’ve made for whatever project I’m working on. Usually I’ll turn the music off as soon as I’ve gotten focused; it stops me from clicking out of my document because I’ll just listen until I know what to write next.

3. What project are you working on that you’re most excited about?

Well, Heart of Lead book two is actively in the works, and I’m pretty hyped about that! The first book is mid-draft three, but it’s on a bit of a hiatus because I need to get some new stuff out of my system. I’m also finishing the first draft of Belladonnas, which I started for Nanowrimo. I like what I’ve got so far!

4. What piece of literature has resonated most with you and why?

Hmm. I really connect with the Harry Potter series, obviously. But I haven’t read something that felt personal in a while.

5. What is the best advice for life/reading/writing you’ve ever received?

To quote an old friend: “If their grass looks greener, it’s probably astroturf.”

6. If you could shadow anyone from any time period for one week, who would it be and what would you hope to learn?

Any queen, for the writing experience? Oooh or William Shakespeare, because uh, Shakespeare, and also there are a lot of mysteries surrounding his life. I could learn a lot. Also, he was probably a good conversationalist.

7. Do you have a favorite fictional trope? What is it?

Oooh yes! I hope you don’t mind me listing several: enemies-to-friends-to-lovers, antihero with a heart of gold, found family, and that one OTP with the stoic intellectual one and the empathetic and overemotional one.

8. If you could change anything about society, what would it be and why?

This might be too broad, but I would make it so everyone could feel confident in themselves exactly as they are.

9. What is your favorite book/series?

My favorite YA series is Six of Crows; my favorite overall is Harry Potter!

10. What major influences have made you who you are as a person/reader/writer?

First I have to note both of my parents, because my dad taught me to read and to love reading, and my mom is a professional writer herself. They’ve always encouraged my passions in reading and writing, and they’ve also encouraged me to grow as a person. They’re pretty great! My past “best friends” gave me a lot of trouble and anger to make good writing from. My current best friends (real ones, whom I love with all my heart :D) give me constant encouragement and have helped me grow as a writer and storyteller by inspiring me! 

I think everyone I’ve met has contributed something to my personality, but I’ve always learned most from the people I’ve known most intimately. Learning about other people on a level deeper than the surface is vital to personal growth for me.

Okay, now for my questions! 

I’ve done this kind of questions tag a bunch of times, so I’m going to spice it up by giving these a winter theme!

How do you feel about snow? How do your OCs feel?

Hot drink of choice?

What winter holidays do you celebrate, if any? How about your OCs?

Favorite activity for a snowy day?

If your OCs wore ugly holiday sweaters, what would they look like/say on the front? (Feel free to include pics!)

What would your perfect present be this year?

Your snowman has come to life thanks to a magic hat! What will you do together for a day?

Any OCs with ice powers? Any OCs who might have ice powers in a winter wonderland AU?

Favorite holiday food?

Fireside cuddling or playing in the snow? Why?

And I’ll tag:

@anipwrites, @dreamywritingdragon, @uncausedgeckos, @words-will-stay, @kbcypher, @seriophi, @knightedwriter, @panticwritten, @tourneyofashvara, @claustro-phobic-turtle, @robinbibliophile, and anyone else who’s in the mood to answer some winter-themed questions. No pressure to answer if you don’t want to :D

[byjillianmaria]

3, 4, 20, and 24 for the ask meme, please!(:

3) what order do you write in? front of book to back? chronological? favorite scenes first? something else?

I write front of book to back. VERY rarely, I will skip ahead, if only to write down a particular line or scene that sticks out to me.

4) favorite character you’ve written

I AM PHYSICALLY INCAPABLE OF PLAYING FAVORITES SORRY. I was reading over my jotted down notes and scenes for The Fair Folk today, though, and I was really surprised by how good Renee’s opening scene was. So I feel like she’s going to become a favorite (although I love all three mcs for that story in different ways).

20) do you write in long sit-down sessions or in little spurts?

Honestly, it depends on the day!! Little spurts tend to be more common just lately, though. I’ve been very tired and it’s been messing with my concentration levels.

24) have you ever become an expert on something you previously knew nothing about, in order to better a scene or a story?

I had an rp character with PTSD once. I did a lot of research to make sure I was doing it correctly.

[the960writers]

13, 17, 25?(:

Thanks for the ask!

13) your strengths as an author

I can write great openings. Really, my first chapters are awesome. 

17) if you could give your fledgling author self any advice, what would it be?

I already answered that in another ask but I repeat it again: you have to learn the craft! You don’t have to pay for it at all, search for the Brandon Sanderson’s lectures on youtube and start studying.

25) copy/paste a few sentences or a short paragraph that you’re particularly proud of

The man looks at her for the first time and his eyes go soft. "What a nice smile," he mumbles. He leans forward, his lips aiming for hers, a hand coming up, cradling her face. A sticky, bloody hand and his face doesn't look much better and for the most part she is just shocked that he angles his face as if he wants to kiss her, now, here, in the weirdest and most unromantic moment she could possibly think of.

"What the fuck?" she shouts at him.

"My thoughts exactly," the other woman says and pulls the man away from her face by the hair on his neck.

[writingdella]

I knew in our first lovestruck hue

that I’d break my heart on you.

-you are worth every tear.

D. Elizabeth

Another addition for Love Letters I Never Sent 🖤

[writingdella]

Writing Della by D. Elizabeth

[writingdella]

Writing Della

I’m on an adventure-

A quest, if you will.

I search for myself,

What it is to be real.

-D. Elizabeth

[writingdella]

All I ever wanted Was someone to hold me close. A soul to share my secrets with, A half to make me whole. All I ever needed Was how you made me feel inside So warm, And fuzzy, And full of love- I surely could have died! What I could not see Was the blackened heart you’d hide. Nor the terrible fate upon me As you wove your web of lies. Fate showed me too late The farce in all your words. I didn’t see the hate In the truths that you had blurred. All you said you wanted Was to show how much you cared, But in that moment As my opponent, Your truest self was bared. For all I ever wanted Was a simple kiss goodnight. Now I’m forever haunted By the ghost you left that night. — D. Elizabeth