The Author Interviews - Round 2, #1: J.S. Frankel
I'm thrilled to announce the first of the Author Interviews for round two of the series!Today's writer isJ. S. Frankel, author ofReunion, Catnip 5 (see cover below). This novel is already available onAmazon.
*image from Amazon.com*Where do you get your ideas from?From everywhere, really. YouTube, newspapers, social sites and my own warped imagination. I listen to what people say and think and then come up with an idea.Why do you write?It’s a compulsion, really. I can’t NOT write. I have something to say and writing is a great way to express myself.What do you find most appealing about your chosen genre?I love YA Fantasy, as it is something fresh and new to me, with endless possibilities. Rules are made to be broken, and YA often destroys those rules and remakes them in a better manner.How do you deal with bad reviews, rejection and criticism?It happens. I’ve gotten a few stinky reviews. It hurts, but if the criticism is valid, I use it to improve and move on. Same deal with rejection. Not everyone is going to like what you write or want it and that’s fine. Deal, think about why your work was rejected, make changes, and move on.What do you find difficult about writing?Finding enough time to do it. And I despise editing, but it is necessary.Do you ever outsource your work?No, I don’t. Once I submit the work, if it’s accepted, I work with my editor, but I never outsource it to an editing service.What is your opinion on indie vs traditional publishing?There is room for both. Indie gives you more freedom, while traditional publishing usually offers better editing help, covers, and a bit more promotion. Self-pubbing has a bad rep as a lot of novels have come out that are utter garbage, far more than traditional publishing, but in time, the best will rise to the top—hopefully.Talk us through your creative process from start to finish.For me, it’s very simple. Once I have my idea, I do a basic outline for each chapter, try to end each chapter on a mini cliff-hanger, ask myself “What happens next?” and take it from there. Then, once the first draft is finished, I edit, rewrite, edit again. That takes me roughly three weeks. Second and third rewrites take another month or so.What advice would you give to aspiring writers?Don’t give up! I know it’s a cliché, but many newbies give up before they start. Don’t listen to well-intentioned advice, and don’t pay attention to the rules they should follow in writing. Keep an open mind. You’ve got a vision…great! Write it, but always pay attention to the basics and don’t be afraid to ask for advice from someone who’s been there.If you could go back in time 12 months, what would you advise yourself?Edit more, rewrite a few sections in novels I have done…edit again.***Please support this author if you can by downloading a copy of the book, joining them on social media or sharing this interview. J. S. Frankel, thank you for taking the time to be interviewed and share your knowledge with other aspiring writers. We wish you all the best with your book/s.Want to be interviewed? Visit my journal for a downloadable form.
*image from Amazon.com*Where do you get your ideas from?From everywhere, really. YouTube, newspapers, social sites and my own warped imagination. I listen to what people say and think and then come up with an idea.Why do you write?It’s a compulsion, really. I can’t NOT write. I have something to say and writing is a great way to express myself.What do you find most appealing about your chosen genre?I love YA Fantasy, as it is something fresh and new to me, with endless possibilities. Rules are made to be broken, and YA often destroys those rules and remakes them in a better manner.How do you deal with bad reviews, rejection and criticism?It happens. I’ve gotten a few stinky reviews. It hurts, but if the criticism is valid, I use it to improve and move on. Same deal with rejection. Not everyone is going to like what you write or want it and that’s fine. Deal, think about why your work was rejected, make changes, and move on.What do you find difficult about writing?Finding enough time to do it. And I despise editing, but it is necessary.Do you ever outsource your work?No, I don’t. Once I submit the work, if it’s accepted, I work with my editor, but I never outsource it to an editing service.What is your opinion on indie vs traditional publishing?There is room for both. Indie gives you more freedom, while traditional publishing usually offers better editing help, covers, and a bit more promotion. Self-pubbing has a bad rep as a lot of novels have come out that are utter garbage, far more than traditional publishing, but in time, the best will rise to the top—hopefully.Talk us through your creative process from start to finish.For me, it’s very simple. Once I have my idea, I do a basic outline for each chapter, try to end each chapter on a mini cliff-hanger, ask myself “What happens next?” and take it from there. Then, once the first draft is finished, I edit, rewrite, edit again. That takes me roughly three weeks. Second and third rewrites take another month or so.What advice would you give to aspiring writers?Don’t give up! I know it’s a cliché, but many newbies give up before they start. Don’t listen to well-intentioned advice, and don’t pay attention to the rules they should follow in writing. Keep an open mind. You’ve got a vision…great! Write it, but always pay attention to the basics and don’t be afraid to ask for advice from someone who’s been there.If you could go back in time 12 months, what would you advise yourself?Edit more, rewrite a few sections in novels I have done…edit again.***Please support this author if you can by downloading a copy of the book, joining them on social media or sharing this interview. J. S. Frankel, thank you for taking the time to be interviewed and share your knowledge with other aspiring writers. We wish you all the best with your book/s.Want to be interviewed? Visit my journal for a downloadable form.
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Sep 24, 2016 07:53AM
It was my honor to be interviewed by you! Thank you so much!
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