My next interview is with harreh_curls, whose story Detachment [h.s au] has over 100k reads as of this interview. Enjoy!
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Who is your favorite author?
My list is rather long, but if I have to choose one, then Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice is my favourite book, I even named my main character Elizabeth because of it.
What inspired you to first start writing? Is it a big part of your life?
I honestly can't remember. I guess it all started when I was a kid since I loved making up stories and write them, but they were those cliche cinderella type stories, yikes. Writing is my escape from reality, so I have to say it is a huge part of my life, and I'm grateful I found this site.
What was your reaction when you first hit over 70k reads?
I was very, VERY surprised to say the least since my number one goal was to reach 5k and get on with my life. I never expected it to gain as much reads as it did and I'm very thankful for all of my readers. :)
What can you say to frustrated writers who work hard but never get many reads?
Don't quit. Just don't do it, trust me. Keep updating (regularly if possible) and readers will come. It takes time to gain a bigger amount of reads and you'll often feel like giving up, but a little bit of patience can get you far.
Can you connect to any of the characters in your stories?
In a way, yes. It might be weird, but I mostly connect to my male characters lol. Just like Harry, it takes me sooo long to open up to someone and I dislike when someone is nosy and persistent. But then again, just like Elizabeth, I dislike when there's clearly some kind of problem hanging in the air and someone refuses to tell me what is it. But I mostly don't base my characters off my personality.
Where do you get inspiration for your stories?
Honestly, I get them out of nowhere, mostly late at night when my mind is working and refuses to sleep.
How did you find about this website?
It was summertime and lord knows I hate going on a vacation without some good book to read. I wanted some free app with books and stumbled upon this amazing site.
What has influenced your current style of writing?
Other fanfictions I've read on this site and some useful writing tips I found.
Are there any other writers on Wattpad that you'd like to recommend for your readers?
That's a tough one since there are so many talented people on this site. I highly recommend books added to my reading lists if someone is in search for some quality fanfictions.
Are there any other writers on Wattpad that you'd like to recommend for your readers?
Do not write something you wouldn't read yourself. Also, always be prepared. Don't publish that first draft you've written if you don't have an idea what do you want to happen later in the book and what personality you want your characters to have. And lastly, write for yourself, not for others. If you love your work and you're happy with it, that's what's most important. :)
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Thank you to harreh_curls for doing the interview!
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