Ask the Author: Deana Zhollis
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Deana Zhollis
From other books, TV series and movies. But mainly, just from plain fairy tales that have been told and retold for hundreds and hundreds of years.
Deana Zhollis
I might learn something new from a TV shows, documentary, films or books. Then, this would sit in my head awhile with other new things I've learned. Finally, I would mix all my favorite things together, and create a story.
Deana Zhollis
I have several novels started and needs to be completed. What I'm "working on" is a constant. LOL
Deana Zhollis
To learn to write, one must study; and the best way to study is to read. You learn the best story telling crafts from reading other authors writing. With first story telling rules, you learn the basic : 1) character introduced 2) conflict introduced, 3) rising action, 4) climax, 5) falling action and 6) resolution. But none of this will make sense without writing examples and identifying how someone uses their creative skills to achieve these rules to make a believable and interesting story.
Deana Zhollis
I believe everyone is born with a gift. And if story telling is your gift and you actually nature it, that's the best thing about being a writer. You become and enjoy what you were born to be.
Deana Zhollis
I read. Reading a novel, no matter what is it, definitely gets me back in the game to want to write.
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