Ask the Author: Michael Tefft
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Michael Tefft
I'm going to cheat a little on this question and say that I want to go to Book World from Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next series because that way I can go to ALL of the books! Two of the places I would hang out the most would be Middle Earth and Star Trek.
Michael Tefft
My advice is simply write. And write some more. And when you think you have something, show it to people you trust who will offer constructive criticism in a kind manner.
And caffeine - lots of caffeine (tea or coffee).
And caffeine - lots of caffeine (tea or coffee).
Michael Tefft
I don't necessarily get "inspired to write" - I approach my writing time as this is when I write and that's what I do. It's no different than exercising; if you wait until you're inspired to exercise, it will rarely happen. So I adopt a "time to make the donuts" mentality except it's more like "time to pound the keyboard".
As for inspiration about what to write, that usually comes on my nearly hour long commute to work or in the shower.
As for inspiration about what to write, that usually comes on my nearly hour long commute to work or in the shower.
Michael Tefft
I'm currently starting the as yet unnamed sequel to "The Reluctant Captain". I've barely finished two chapters.
Michael Tefft
The best thing about being a writer is getting to live through the lives of your characters.
Michael Tefft
I think the only cure for writer's block is writing...even if it's "I can't write anything, I'm worthless, blah, blah, blah" I know that on days that the ideas haven't gushed out and I'm struggling to pull words out of my brain, I just keep typing and gradually the resistance begins to fade.
Michael Tefft
The book was came to me as a question after watching "Star Trek: Into Darkness": what if Scotty was Captain of the Enterprise instead of Kirk? It then sort of evolved over the year into a steampunk story with the premise of the chief engineer reluctantly being thrust into the role of command.
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