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How I Became An Author
Ever since I was a child, I have enjoyed a good story.
I have always loved how it can be so easy to disappear into another world with a good book.
When I was old enough to write on my own I took my love for stories and began to write my own.
I have always had a big imagination and have tried my best to use it to create compelling writing.
My novel, Princes and Kings, is my first published work as an author.
I have enjoyed the writing process and the chance to share my love for a good story with others and plan to continue to write for many years to come.
During the writing of my novel, I learned how important it is to have a good outline to work from.
So, to any aspiring authors, I can not stress enough how much a good outline can make the writing process so much easier in the long run.
It helps to organise your thoughts and the plot of your story and it will make you look much more professional as an author.
Also, write from the heart.
If you write what you know then your passion will come out in your writing.
For myself, I like things like life, love and history.
Love can come in so many forms as well.
There can be the love of family, friends, a job or life itself.
I find that in any good story love for something or someone is what drives the main character to do what they do.
I think this is true in life as well.
Even to hate we need to love first.
Remember to keep reading as well.
Through reading, we can find what we like and don't like and then take that and use it in our writing.
This has been the story on how I became an author and my thoughts on writing.
If you like what you have read here, or have any questions, let me know.
I would love to hear from you.
Sydney Williams
I have always loved how it can be so easy to disappear into another world with a good book.
When I was old enough to write on my own I took my love for stories and began to write my own.
I have always had a big imagination and have tried my best to use it to create compelling writing.
My novel, Princes and Kings, is my first published work as an author.
I have enjoyed the writing process and the chance to share my love for a good story with others and plan to continue to write for many years to come.
During the writing of my novel, I learned how important it is to have a good outline to work from.
So, to any aspiring authors, I can not stress enough how much a good outline can make the writing process so much easier in the long run.
It helps to organise your thoughts and the plot of your story and it will make you look much more professional as an author.
Also, write from the heart.
If you write what you know then your passion will come out in your writing.
For myself, I like things like life, love and history.
Love can come in so many forms as well.
There can be the love of family, friends, a job or life itself.
I find that in any good story love for something or someone is what drives the main character to do what they do.
I think this is true in life as well.
Even to hate we need to love first.
Remember to keep reading as well.
Through reading, we can find what we like and don't like and then take that and use it in our writing.
This has been the story on how I became an author and my thoughts on writing.
If you like what you have read here, or have any questions, let me know.
I would love to hear from you.
Sydney Williams
Literary Gold Interview
When did you first consider yourself to be a writer?
I think the first time I really considered myself to be a writer was when I wrote my book, Princes and Kings. When I published it and saw it begin to generate sales I truly felt like an author.
What advice do you have for a new writer?
For any aspiring writer, write from the heart. The saying, "write what you know," is true. If you write what you are passionate about it will come out in your writing.
What is the easiest part of the writing process for you?
I have always had a big imagination, so writing characters and their stories has always come fairly easy for me. I also find writing dialog to be fun and easy because as a blind person, the more dialog the better both in a book as well as in a film or a TV show.
What is your favorite part of this story?
I like so many parts of the story. But if I think if I had to pick one, it would be the scene with the character, Owain, my main character's older brother and their father, Gruffudd when Gruffudd tries to escape their cell in The Tower of London and dies in the process. Writing the dialog for that scene was challenging in a good way and writing the emotions that Owain felt while he sat over his father's body was some of the most interesting writing I did for this book.
Which character was the most fun to write about? Why?
I loved writing about so many characters in this book. The main character, Llywelyn was very interesting and fun to write about, but I also enjoyed writing about his older brother Owain. He was hot headed and tended to speak out when it would be better to keep quiet; where Llywelyn was much more diplomatic and level headed. It was what made him such a good leader.
Which was the hardest character to write about? Why?
Rhodri, Llywelyn's youngest brother was difficult to write about because their wasn't much about him in the notes I was working with. That being said, their wasn't much more about his second youngest brother, Dafydd either. So I would have to say they were both the hardest characters to write because I had to use my imagination mostly to creat them.
I think the first time I really considered myself to be a writer was when I wrote my book, Princes and Kings. When I published it and saw it begin to generate sales I truly felt like an author.
What advice do you have for a new writer?
For any aspiring writer, write from the heart. The saying, "write what you know," is true. If you write what you are passionate about it will come out in your writing.
What is the easiest part of the writing process for you?
I have always had a big imagination, so writing characters and their stories has always come fairly easy for me. I also find writing dialog to be fun and easy because as a blind person, the more dialog the better both in a book as well as in a film or a TV show.
What is your favorite part of this story?
I like so many parts of the story. But if I think if I had to pick one, it would be the scene with the character, Owain, my main character's older brother and their father, Gruffudd when Gruffudd tries to escape their cell in The Tower of London and dies in the process. Writing the dialog for that scene was challenging in a good way and writing the emotions that Owain felt while he sat over his father's body was some of the most interesting writing I did for this book.
Which character was the most fun to write about? Why?
I loved writing about so many characters in this book. The main character, Llywelyn was very interesting and fun to write about, but I also enjoyed writing about his older brother Owain. He was hot headed and tended to speak out when it would be better to keep quiet; where Llywelyn was much more diplomatic and level headed. It was what made him such a good leader.
Which was the hardest character to write about? Why?
Rhodri, Llywelyn's youngest brother was difficult to write about because their wasn't much about him in the notes I was working with. That being said, their wasn't much more about his second youngest brother, Dafydd either. So I would have to say they were both the hardest characters to write because I had to use my imagination mostly to creat them.
What Drew Me To Historical Fiction
History has always been an interest of mine. In school it was one of my best subjects. I have always loved how it tells a story about people and events in the past, sometimes in just a few words on a page. From the events of World war two to Viking invaders and so on I can always find something interesting to read about. I also like how history can be portrayed in so many different ways. from documentaries to historical fiction novels and their big-screen adaptations.
I think what drew me to historical fiction is the chance to look at history from a different point of view. As a historical fiction author, I have the opportunity to take a character or historical event from a few words on a page and bring them to life once more. I first fell in love with the genre when I was introduced to the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. I love how she brought her characters to life. I also liked how through her writing I felt like I was back in time with the main character.
In grade 12 I came across my main character during a history class. Being Welsh on my father's side, I found his story very intriguing. I felt like it was a possible starting point for me to one day be come an author of historical fiction. It took several years for me to finely figure out how to write the story, but now having written and published my first historical fiction novel I don't know how it could have taken me so long. It was the most fun I have had in a long time and I can't wait to delve into the stories of so many other historical figures in the future. When I wrote my book I felt like I was getting to know my characters and understand their world. 13th century Britain was such a different place to live in than anything we know today. They didn't have electricity back then, and so, instead of flicking a switch to turn on the lights, they had to rely on sunlight and firelight. People had to be tough back then as well in a way we don't need to be now. When I am writing my books, I start to think about what it must have been like to live back then and I am always very grateful that I live in the world now. I think if I had a time machine I would go back and visit, But I wouldn't want to get stuck there.
I think what drew me to historical fiction is the chance to look at history from a different point of view. As a historical fiction author, I have the opportunity to take a character or historical event from a few words on a page and bring them to life once more. I first fell in love with the genre when I was introduced to the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. I love how she brought her characters to life. I also liked how through her writing I felt like I was back in time with the main character.
In grade 12 I came across my main character during a history class. Being Welsh on my father's side, I found his story very intriguing. I felt like it was a possible starting point for me to one day be come an author of historical fiction. It took several years for me to finely figure out how to write the story, but now having written and published my first historical fiction novel I don't know how it could have taken me so long. It was the most fun I have had in a long time and I can't wait to delve into the stories of so many other historical figures in the future. When I wrote my book I felt like I was getting to know my characters and understand their world. 13th century Britain was such a different place to live in than anything we know today. They didn't have electricity back then, and so, instead of flicking a switch to turn on the lights, they had to rely on sunlight and firelight. People had to be tough back then as well in a way we don't need to be now. When I am writing my books, I start to think about what it must have been like to live back then and I am always very grateful that I live in the world now. I think if I had a time machine I would go back and visit, But I wouldn't want to get stuck there.
