ten questions tag

thanks @writings-of-a-tired-ravenclaw !! 

Rules: Answer these ten questions, write ten different questions, and tag ten other people

Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?

in the short stories’ cycle im writing, every story is linked to the next by a small element. like there is a car passing by at the end of the first one, and its actually the main character of the second one! and she hears a door slamming and someone crying in a street, and its actually the main character of the third one. 

What’s your favorite character relationship in your WIP?

well, ive only written 2 relationships for now, and the first one is an abusive straight relationship, & the second one is about lesbians who grew estranged to one another. 

im…. not really good at writing – or living – relationships lmao

What was your hardest scene to write?

oh, by far the only romantic one i wrote. in fact, i deleted it and (im procrastinating it) gonna rewrite it so its more melancholic than romantic. im good at atmospheres, descriptions, fucked up thoughts and despair, but love???? no

What’s your least favorite ship in your WIP?

im THE WORST at romance tbh. but i wrote about an abusive relationship so, this one was really awful

What one thing would you give up to become a better writer?

honestly, its the only thing im really passionated about in life, so pretty much everything, except like… actual living breathing people, and my eyes, and my house. 

What are your favorite literary journals?

not quite a literary journal, but Flaubert’s letters are so inspirational (and also often the biggest moods lmao)! i love reading texts in which the author reflects upon literature, theyre like my favorite thing ever

one of my reference texts is an interview of Philippe Jaccottet by a scholar, called “About poetry”, in which he talks about his poetic journey, inspirations, and goals. this man seems so nice, too! very humble, and curious, and interesting!

If you could meet one creator (living, dead, or fictional) who would it be and what would you do with them?

Virginia Woolf, easily!! i would ask her about her favorite books, and how she got the idea of the stream of consciousness, and about her characters, and,,,,,, so many things

What is your favorite childhood book?

i was (and still am, tbh) the biggest Narnia fan ! 

What’s something you’d never write?

i guess fantasy… i tried but its definitely not my calling. also, i deeply respect fanfic writers, but i cant read a fanfic without feeling awkward, so no fanfic for me – but like, im not targeting teen girls here. like, most 17th century theater was fanfiction and its the worst thing ever lmao

What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

i have trouble with plots ! also, finding titles is such a hassle. 

Tagging:

@nechrollomicon @wolfsnape and,,,,, please if youre a writer reply to this post so i can follow and tag you in this kind of post!