More from this writing meme…
9. What does your to-do list look like when revising?
Ugh… revising is the worst. It involves making robot audiobook versions of the chapter or book; listening and re-listening; looking for stumbling spots and repetitive phrases; taking stock of plot threads, character development, and sense of place markers and other descriptors. Write, rewrite, edit… test on people… read out loud…
10. How do you choose character names?
A lot of times, I’ll have characters existing in my head as little ghost flames, and as I look through names, they’ll start giving me hints on what they like. Like, one will say their name starts with a B, so I’ll look through B names, or let that sit and as I go through the day, something comes up and they go THAT ONE!! THAT’S MY NAME!! Sometimes they don’t have a story yet, or I’ve been using a placeholder name for chapters, but once they find their name, they’re very loud about it! Same goes for their other characteristics.
11. What is the book idea you’re proudest of?
IDK I really like Hauntening, but my retelling of the frog prince is really fun, too. I have tons of ideas… but executing them is a bit different.
12. Do you have a designated writing spot?
It used to be in a booth at a cafe, but I’ve since moved + pandemic. Now it’s either at my desk or on the couch w/ laptop, but neither are super comfortable. I guess my answer, then, is “not really, but I wish I did.”