It’s been a couple of months since I’ve done a blog hop, so I thought I’d participate in this one. I think these questions are the same as the ones I answered last time – but I’ve purposefully not looked at my previous entry, so that my answers for this one will be fresh and honest. So here goes.
First of all, I was nominated by my friend Bonnie Watson. She’s a writer of fantasy (as well as an artist and musician), and her work can be found here. Now, on to the blog hop questions:
1. What am I working on?
Still editing the first novel of a fantasy trilogy. I really hate editing and rewriting. I guess it’s the drudge work of being a writer. I much prefer first-draft writing. I’m doing a bit of that, too. I’m hoping to finish the first draft of book two of this trilogy by the end of October, because I want to start fresh with a new project for NaNoWriMo.
2. How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Mine is a cross-world fantasy, taking place in both the real world and a fantasy world. That’s not exactly unique, but I think that primary world fantasy is the most popular right now. It’s also inspired by Finnish mythology and folktales. Again, not a one-of-a-kind idea, but perhaps a bit less common than urban fantasy with vampires or Norse mythology fantasy.
3. Why do I write what I do?
Because the characters in my head tell me to! Seriously – I write because if I didn’t, I’d probably eventually go crazy. The ideas need an outlet.
4. How does my writing process work?
Slowly. Discipline is my main problem. I also have to fight against Shiny New Idea Syndrome, and stay mentally focused on the two or three projects I’m currently working on. As far as specific writing process, I’m more of a plotter than a pantser, and so if I come to a spot in my story that I haven’t plotted out well ahead of time, I get stuck. Usually for a long time (that part is just a discipline problem.) Having at least a loose outline helps keep me from dreading my work too much.
And now I’m tagging…every blogger out there! If you’re a blogger, and you enjoy reading my blog, then jump on board and post your own answers to these questions (and tag my blog, if you don’t mind!)
Keep writing!
StorytellerGirl 
Good concept and info for the post 🙂
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Thanks!
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Thanks for sharing, Grace –
I always like to see how different writers write – what the process is like. Obviously we compare to our own – and for me the affirmation is that everyone is unique – duh! But why do I have to keeping proving it to myself? When I get to a sticking point in my story, I just go on and finish the story or I work on a different part. What happens to me is that either I find the answer to the sticking point that way, or realize I can move that hard part to another place where it works, delete it (ouch!), or sprinkle it – shatter it – take little pieces of what was going on to other sections of the book. Anyway, it’s fun seeing how you struggle ’cause we all do, and the misery that loves company turns into joy reading of your experience and success. Thanks, again!
Mike
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Thanks for reading and commenting, Mike! Yes, every writer has some struggle or sticking point, but each one’s struggle is a little bit different. Thanks for sharing your process!
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