Ask the Author: Jane C.R. Reid
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Jane C.R. Reid
Hi Laura, my books aren't YA as such, but are suitable for early teens to read.
Jane C.R. Reid
I would travel to other planets and universes to discover new life-forms and cultures to get inspiration for more book-writing.
Jane C.R. Reid
I am currently working on a sequel to 'Dark Star'.
Jane C.R. Reid
Writing is tough and a lot of patience is required. It is not just a case of getting ideas down on paper, but editing, formatting, publishing and marketing, all of which I do single-handedly, though there is help out there if you're prepared to pay for it. There's a lot of free advice too, particularly on sites such as YouTube. My advice is to be patient and persevere. The satisfaction you'll get when you see the end end result will definitely be worth it.
Jane C.R. Reid
I write my best when I am in the mood for it, so if the ideas aren't there I wait until they come in.
Jane C.R. Reid
The best thing is coming up with an idea and allowing your imagination to do the rest. I tend not to plan every detail, preferring to see where the book takes me and at times it can be surprising where things end up. Writing is a process of creation starting from the concept of an idea, evolving into a story, eventually arriving in physical manifestation in the form of a book; a great feeling.
Jane C.R. Reid
I am very fortunate to be living in sunny climes, in Turkey. For me, nature gives me my inspiration. Sometimes I will just stand in the ocean and the ideas will come flooding in. Other times, day-dreaming in the sun seems to do it. For me, it is not something that can be forced, so if I am not in the mood for writing, I refrain from doing it, though I realise we are all different in our approaches and styles.
Jane C.R. Reid
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