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It's always weird describing myself because sometimes it's hard to find the right words. I'm definitely more of an introvert, pretty quiet and a bit awkward when we first meet. I open up gradually, then you'll probably hear a ton of horrible puns and sarcastic remarks. I do my best to make conversations, so it's always easier when the other person tries to. I hate when I'm the only one talking. aww so similar we areJ
pt2: Truthfully, I'm pretty ordinary, haha. Brown hair, brown eyes, short... I'd be the person far away from everyone else, though... and probably have a book in my face.
Funny thing is, I joined Wattpad (about two years ago) on a boring summer day when I was stuffed inside my house without anything else to do. I read a vampire One Direction fanfiction (hence my very cliche username which has no meaning behind it whatsoever), which inspired me to conjure up my own weird plot. It was horrendous, to say the least, but it was my first time writing and realizing I truly enjoyed it. Without Wattpad, I wouldn't have found my passion for writing.
pt2: My writing experience on Wattpad is far from anything I would've ever imagined. It feels like yesterday I only had a handful of followers, but now I'm closer to 20.5k. It's unfathomable. I've spoken with so many amazing people, some of which I now consider best friends. @crazy1perla, @princess-abbigail, and @dimpled_hs are at the top of my list
Writing gives me strength, in a way, because I'm able to write about myself without actually having to write about myself. I think that made sense, ha! A weakness? French fries and chocolate, most definitely. I can't ever resist the two. For pet peeves, my biggest ones are for sure loud eaters and people who can't detach themselves from their phones long enough to hold a conversation. Hobbies are reading and writing. Dreams, passion, and desires are all to become an author. I have a weird habit of counting out my food in even numbers.
1. When I'm naming a character, I look up the meanings of the names so I can try and fit it with their personalities. Picking character names and titling the actual book always takes me way forever to do because it all has to be perfect.
2. It sounds bad, but I love writing about mental disorders and exploring with psychology in general. It really fascinates me, so I take advantage of every chance I get to write along those lines. Sometimes mental illnesses aren't taken as seriously as they deserve, and in a way, I feel like I can bring light to the situation by lacing it within the story.
3. After tampering with Wattpad for a while, I finished my first "book" when I was twelve, almost thirteen. It was called "Dangerous," and was extremely cringe-worthy. It did, however, reach over five million reads, I believe. Still, I ended up deleting it not too long ago because it was just embarrassing for me, lol.
4. My favorite story I've written so far would have to be "Anarchy Amor." It's based in medieval times, which happens to be my absolute favorite era.
5. I've considered rewriting some of my previous stories because I think they hold a lot more potential than what I've previously given them. The problem is, I have way too many new story ideas I'd love to bring to life. It's a busy life for a writer...
6. Majority of the time, my main character will have many of my own qualities. Sarcastic remarks, terrible jokes, a bookworm, broad music taste, and more often than not, my characters will share my (many) phobias.
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7. My first ever concert was 2013, and it was Selena Gomez during her Stars Dance Tour. I cried three times! Later on, I managed to convince my mom that I'd give up birthday and Christmas money if she'd buy me One Direction tickets. Alas, she did, and Oct. 3rd, 2014, I cried seven times. I also went home with sore ankles because I'm vertically challenged and had to remain on my tiptoes the entire time. But it's all good, because I got to see my idols.
8. Shamefully I admit, I have no idea how to get to twenty facts. Quite frankly, I'm not that interesting. So I'm going to slack a bit and end at eight with this: Netflix and Wattpad have completely consumed me. I think you are one of the most interesting people I have meet...
Writing to me means expression. It's a way to escape reality, even if for the briefest time period, and truly enjoy yourself. You have a voice when you're writing, and to me that's really incredible. I definitely want to be an author someday.
pt2: I think my stories, if nothing else, always have a message about self-confidence. It's something far too many people lack. I myself am guilty of it. The best thing you can tell people is that they aren't alone and that they do matter, despite their beliefs. I always make it my goal to tell my followers that my inbox is always open, because letting a person know that there's someone out there that wants to listen and that cares is so, so significant.
I think for confidence you need to believe in it, you need to believe in that moment and in yourself shut out your mind and feel the fresh air and boom!! Go for it !
My biggest inspirations are Marissa Meyer, Rainbow Rowell, and Ellen Hopkins. Marissa because of her ability to truly make a fictional story come to life. Rainbow and Ellen because they write about things that are real, and, Ellen especially, really open your eyes to things. The best thing about writing is, like I said before, having a voice. The worst thing is having a great idea but no clue as to how to bring it to life. And, I wouldn't exactly call myself "unique." There's plenty of people out there like me, but I think I have this ability to put my personality in my writing, which adds to the realism.
pt2: Life is crazy, that's what it is, ha! I'm not even halfway through mine, and I've had to pick myself up time and time again. It's a puzzle, you know. You'll find the pieces along the way, but you'll never find them all at once.
What kind of person do I classify myself as? Hmm... I'd like to think I'm pretty generous. But I can be short-tempered if you push my buttons. Nine times out of ten, though, I keep to myself. If you do test me, however, you should brace yourself for intense sarcasm, my one and only weapon.
People say don't judge a book by it's cover, but let's be real. If you put a book with a dull cover next to one that looks fairly intriguing, everyone is going to pick the better looking cover. Yet the other could be equally as good, and sometimes even better. Descriptions are important, because if you can't judge by the cover, you always go to the description. I think summing up the basis of the book and then ending it with a bit of a mystery is what really pulls me to a book. Honestly, though, I'm pretty bad at descriptions myself. For me to read a book, I need more than just romance. If the entire thing revolves around a love triangle, I'll probably put it down. I like mysteries and suspense and action, with of course romance mixed in. I just can't read a straight up romance novel.
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pt2: I'll vote on a story if I'm really into it. Rarely ever do I comment, unless a fan asks me to check out their works or if I'm friends with the author, then I'll leave a little note. I don't read as much on Wattpad as I used to, but I've been trying to get into it again. There's so many amazing books out there that have yet to be discovered.
Chapter length is a tricky thing. To a certain extent, it needs to be long enough where the reader isn't there for two minutes and then stuck waiting for me. In another sense, it can't be too long where the reader gets bored and has to come back multiple times. I end a chapter where I think leaves in a good place. Forcing an ending just isn't the way to write. Always write until you're comfortable with what you've written.
I can read cliche sometimes. Heck, I even throw some cliche into my own stories. As long as it's fairly original and has some sort of twist, I can read it. A full on cliche, though, is a bit too plain.
pt2: When a book starts getting redundant, it just loses it's appeal. When you can tell a writer is forcing chapters, it doesn't make the words enjoyable. What puts me off the most, however, is when there's a main character you just can't tolerate. It's very difficult to get into a book when you want to strangle a fictional person the entire time.
Endings are a tough thing. They have to feel right or else it just won't work. For me, I end a book when I'm losing the inspiration to keep it going or I feel like it's getting too boring. However, my endings do write themselves in a way. I'm horrible at planning, so the whole book develops for me just like it develops for the reader. I'm on that roller coaster. Most of the time, I have no idea what's going to happen next in my book, lol. But that's the beauty of writing.
I've yet to do a collaboration, but who knows. Maybe in the future.
pt2: Not at all. None of my characters are perfect because I'm not perfect. That would be writing something that isn't true to me, and to have that connection with the audience, it should be true. My characters will have some of my qualities, but they'll never be "perfect." The character I relate to most, hmm... It'd have to be Grace, from "Infatuation." Her shyness, her select group of friends, her ocean phobia. I put myself into her the most, I think.
I have so many, oh my gosh. I literally sit down with a pen and paper when I watch movies because I know there'll be something I want to remember. Even if it's a funny joke. My favorite lines range from Criminal Minds, "Scars remind us of where we've been; they don't have to dictate where we're going," to a Pirates of the Caribbean, "You seem somewhat familiar. Have I threatened you before?"
Truth be told, I've never taken much to the term "YOLO." However, I do try to make the most of my life, but I still have some personal obstacles to get over. It's a long process, but I'm working on it.
If any of my books could be true, it'd definitely be my newest one "Fat." Basically a young woman struggling with weight issues and self-confidence. Unfortunately, this happens every single day, which is why this book means the most to me. It connects with the readers and they can relate to it, and I can relate to it, so it holds a lot of significance.
guess I could say writing has made me more open to everything that's out there in the world. I do a lot of research when I write, so I constantly obtain new knowledge.
A person would probably, and I'm going to be as honest as possible, describe me as rude because I tend to do this thing during conversations where I just cannot respond to save my life. I have terrible social skills, but I try my best, and sometimes I think I come off as someone who considers themselves above others just because of how much of an introvert I am. I'm actually just super awkward and struggle with conversations.
pt2: My favorite Disney princess is Ariel, but I took a quiz a while ago on BuzzFeed and I got Rapunzel. My second favorite. I'm just obsessed with Disney in general, lol.
Oh gosh, there's so many amazing authors out there you could interview, and you've already done so many. I always think it's nice when I see smaller accounts being recognized, though. From experience, I definitely know that it's a major confidence booster.*blushes and looks at feet while scratching head* I haven't done that many
I've never actually thought of a name from my fans, hmm... But I always tell them that I won't ever be able to thank them enough for the massive support I've gotten. They're all so kind and generous, and I'm grateful for every single one of them. I wouldn't have found my passion for writing if it weren't for their incredible feedback and encouragement. I grow every day as an author, and it really is thanks to them.
pt2: Well, I don't like being in front of cameras, so YouTube would be a weird thing for me. I'm not artsy, I'm not adventurous, so I wouldn't do any sort of tutorials or dares. I'm not sure what I would do, to be honest. I think I'll just stick to watching it, ha!
Oh, I wish I was some place cold, swaddled in a large jacket and blanket with warm pajamas and a fire. A stack of books beside me waiting to be read, and an open word document in front of me waiting to be filled. Somewhere quiet and peaceful and just cold. I've never seen snow before in my life, so being in a cabin surrounded with it sounds really nice.
The last person I want to be stuck in an elevator with would be someone in labor. And I know I totally just thought way outside the box for that answer, but can you just imagine a woman coming into the elevator all frantic because she's about to have a baby, and you have no idea how long you're gonna be stuck, so you're trying to be all polite and everything but it's freaking you out because she's yelling and you're not a doctor. I'm stopping myself now. I can't keep picturing it, it's freaking me out, lol.
I'm really insecure about my appearance, and I'm really confident about my music taste. Can someone be confident about that?
pt2: I love the supernatural, so this is tough. All of them would be really cool, but I don't want to drink blood or grow hair all over my body, so I'd be a witch. I can totally get the struggle
My dream date is like what I see in movies and read in books, which is why my standards are so high. Curse all those fictional characters. But as long as I have a guy with me who's really sweet and funny and actually wants to hang out with me, I really don't care where we go. Good company is what matters to me.
I don't watch a lot of TV, truthfully, so I'm going to say my dream family is the BAU team on Criminal Minds. They all care about each other so much, and they're so supportive, and I think they'd just be wonderful people to know. pt2: Fashion addiction: yoga pants. Not exactly "fashion," but I tend to prefer comfortable over stylish. Plus, you can dress-down or dress-up yoga pants, and it'll look good and be comfortable. And my food addiction is one-hundred percent French fries. I can eat them all day, every day.
: A personal accomplishment... seeing One Direction in concert with Zayn before he left, and 5 Seconds of Summer the same night. Definitely an accomplishment.
The home of my dreams... For some reason I've always had an obsession with stairs, so my house would have that. Four bedrooms at least, a big kitchen, a cozy living room, somewhere with a big yard and where you enjoy all four seasons. And it's gotta have a hammock somewhere.
pt2: I believe in ghosts, one hundred percent. Not sure if that's considered "bizarre," but it's no fiction to me.
A birthday gift that would freak me out... A good freakout would be meet and greet tickets, or a car, or even a big stack of books. A bad freakout would be if like someone was playing a joke on me and they just put roaches in the box or something. I hate roaches. Nice reminder I was about to pack some J well I cant give you any of the above so whenever is your b'day here is a hug *virtual niall horan hug*
: Anyone can be a writer. Everyone has something to say. Writing is having a voice, and everyone should feel like someone is listening. Even if they're just writing it in a diary for their own eyes or publishing it for the world, writing can help you feel better because you're saying something.
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