Ask the Author: Ruthie Morgan
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Ruthie Morgan
Read, read, read.
Take notice of the world around you, spend less time on facebook:), write every day (even if it's nonsense) read some more, make a plan, let it evolve, then edit edit edit.Then when you think you're done - edit some more.
Then when you're too excited to sleep because your characters are keen on carrying on the narrative in your head- read some more.
And, don't sweat criticism. You need it to get better, Every single person that reviews or gives feedback is helping you learn. Welcome it all, even when a voice in your conceited writer head is shouting "what the hell do you know anyway...?"
Short summary; read, write, repeat.
Take notice of the world around you, spend less time on facebook:), write every day (even if it's nonsense) read some more, make a plan, let it evolve, then edit edit edit.Then when you think you're done - edit some more.
Then when you're too excited to sleep because your characters are keen on carrying on the narrative in your head- read some more.
And, don't sweat criticism. You need it to get better, Every single person that reviews or gives feedback is helping you learn. Welcome it all, even when a voice in your conceited writer head is shouting "what the hell do you know anyway...?"
Short summary; read, write, repeat.
Ruthie Morgan
Just writing.
Being able to live in a parallel world whenever I choose. A world where the characters dance a little dance that I choreograph, and where I use words to convey emotions; there's nothing like it.
All of my life I have written because I love to, and because I have to.
Because I don't function properly when I don't write, because things usually don't make sense unless I do. Some days I might not want to write but know I have to - its easier on everyone really :)
I steadily figure out my world by writing about what I see and feel, word by word, and somewhere within all that, those words create characters and form stories.
Now, I get to write as a job (although I'm afraid to use that word in case my words scurry off, terrified by the pressure:) - that I can do what I love to do and make a living is like ice cream every day for breakfast:)
Being able to live in a parallel world whenever I choose. A world where the characters dance a little dance that I choreograph, and where I use words to convey emotions; there's nothing like it.
All of my life I have written because I love to, and because I have to.
Because I don't function properly when I don't write, because things usually don't make sense unless I do. Some days I might not want to write but know I have to - its easier on everyone really :)
I steadily figure out my world by writing about what I see and feel, word by word, and somewhere within all that, those words create characters and form stories.
Now, I get to write as a job (although I'm afraid to use that word in case my words scurry off, terrified by the pressure:) - that I can do what I love to do and make a living is like ice cream every day for breakfast:)
Ruthie Morgan
I am currently working on a second book set in St. Cloud. Not exactly a sequel to Skylark but sort of:)
This book tells more of Jacks story and provides a window into his past, explaining some of the more mysterious aspects of his character revealed previously in Skylark. This novel also follows Billie, in the aftermath of Skylarks conclusion.
Again, a novel built on unconventional love and the bonds of family.
This book tells more of Jacks story and provides a window into his past, explaining some of the more mysterious aspects of his character revealed previously in Skylark. This novel also follows Billie, in the aftermath of Skylarks conclusion.
Again, a novel built on unconventional love and the bonds of family.
Ruthie Morgan
I think inspiration comes from so many things; a life I try to live fully, and all the happiness, fear, joy and despair that comes with just being alive.
Twee but true :)
My inspiration for Skylark came from a life keen observation and a love of people, experiences in travel, being in love, being a parent and a partner.
I wanted to write a real love story. A relationship exposed in all its imperfections, a novel that encompassed the challenges of loving someone who walks the fine line between brilliance and madness. In Skylark I hoped to portray the challenges inherent in love, parenting and coping in a world where we often leave homes and loved ones to settle and make lives in new corners of the world.
I am inspired by the strength of love within family, by the bonds that bind us despite distance and time.
Lastly I wanted to write about addictive love; about love that takes us over despite the knowledge that our actions may be unwise. I wanted Skylark to tell a story of loves beauty in imperfection.
Lastly, but no less importantly; I am inspired by reading. I love to be lost in a novel and read a wide range of authors. I am constantly amazed by the beauty of words delivered through story. I think all authors really must read in order to write.
Twee but true :)
My inspiration for Skylark came from a life keen observation and a love of people, experiences in travel, being in love, being a parent and a partner.
I wanted to write a real love story. A relationship exposed in all its imperfections, a novel that encompassed the challenges of loving someone who walks the fine line between brilliance and madness. In Skylark I hoped to portray the challenges inherent in love, parenting and coping in a world where we often leave homes and loved ones to settle and make lives in new corners of the world.
I am inspired by the strength of love within family, by the bonds that bind us despite distance and time.
Lastly I wanted to write about addictive love; about love that takes us over despite the knowledge that our actions may be unwise. I wanted Skylark to tell a story of loves beauty in imperfection.
Lastly, but no less importantly; I am inspired by reading. I love to be lost in a novel and read a wide range of authors. I am constantly amazed by the beauty of words delivered through story. I think all authors really must read in order to write.
Ruthie Morgan
...Coffee.
Seriously, I've been pretty lucky so far, I haven't really experienced writers block yet. I have the odd frustrated 'this isn't coming out right' moment, but for the most part, when I give the words time they usually come.
That isn't to say they make much sense in the first few drafts but they're enough to make the story flow and form the bones of something better later.
Also; I have four small children. This makes writing time precious. When I sit down to write I feel a pressure pot of built up words waiting to be typed before a little person yells 'MUM'. At this point in my life I have no time for writers block ! :)
Seriously, I've been pretty lucky so far, I haven't really experienced writers block yet. I have the odd frustrated 'this isn't coming out right' moment, but for the most part, when I give the words time they usually come.
That isn't to say they make much sense in the first few drafts but they're enough to make the story flow and form the bones of something better later.
Also; I have four small children. This makes writing time precious. When I sit down to write I feel a pressure pot of built up words waiting to be typed before a little person yells 'MUM'. At this point in my life I have no time for writers block ! :)
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