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J.O. Wilkins

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Leeds, The United Kingdom

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Genre

Contemporary, Humor and Comedy, Fiction

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Mark Haddon, Dawn French, Madeline Miller, Bill Bryson, Jay Bell, John ...more

Member Since

February 2016

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I'm a new writer, currently living in Manchester, England but with my roots in Portsmouth and the West Midlands. I've enjoyed writing stories and conjuring up characters since I was small but I've only recently built up the courage to actually finish one and share it with the world. I'm starting out with an interest in dark or slightly quirky comedy but in the long-term I'd like to share a few different ideas that I've been playing with in other genres, providing the world isn't too harsh with my early releases! ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

J.O. Wilkins It's not something that's really affected me. I will say though that I get a lot of good ideas just by zoning out a bit from the real world and having…moreIt's not something that's really affected me. I will say though that I get a lot of good ideas just by zoning out a bit from the real world and having a good daydream or even a chat with yourself! I imagine a conversation I've had with a friend and build on it or a situation I've been in or something I'd like to happen and flesh out the details naturally in my own mind. That tends to snowball into lots of characters or scenes that you can build a story around. Nothing creative ever came from trying too hard! Relax, have a cup of tea and have a good chat with your own brain!(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

J.O. Wilkins I would have to say that it's sharing all the conversations and characters in my head with the world for the first time without being called mad!…moreI would have to say that it's sharing all the conversations and characters in my head with the world for the first time without being called mad!(less)

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