The Author Interviews, Round 2: #10: P.M. Mathis

The Author Interviews, round 2, come to a close with Interview 10!P. M. Mathisstopped by my site to tell us all about her writing and reading preferences.Where do you get your ideas from?My ideas come from needs I think I need to speak to.Why do you write?To help and inspire the next generation of ladies.What do you find most appealing about your chosen genre?There are writers who have helped me through their books, now I have the opportunity to do the same.How do you deal with bad reviews, rejection and criticism?I realize everybody has an opinion and a right to it, and I have to have confidence in the fact I am called to write. I don’t necessarily spend too much time trying to understand their rejection of my work.What do you find difficult about writing?Making it a habit because there are times I just don’t write at all, so I am saying I don’t push out work like I could if I spent more time at it.Do you ever outsource your work?No I am just starting out so I do it all myself.What is your opinion on indie vs traditional publishing?Being an indie author allows me to control everything which is not always good. Since I have not dealt with a traditional publisher I have not spent much time being rejected by them and that has kept me writing.Talk us through your creative process from start to finish.For me I focus on one project at a time. I come up with the title which allows my cover to come into focus to give the idea to the graphic designer. I then create the outline for the content that will be present in the book. I use the 5 paragraph layout with ten chapters being my limit. Then I ask God to use my fingers to write His words through me. And I spend my time creating the frame work for my book not allowing other project to come into conflict with what I am working on. When I finish writing I let my words sit. After I allow my mind to rest from the book, I then edit. I read through out loud and make sure grammar is on point. Type out because I write with pen and notebook first because that says to me I am a true writer. I read over again and let it sit doing a final run through after I upload to lulu.com to create the layout of the book which says to me I am a published author, Hey Me!!! I then do another run through making sure it’s all on the up and up. Re-upload to lulu.com.What advice would you give to aspiring writers?That it takes longer than you think to build a platform. Studying the market it is a necessary evil. Write because you could do it even if you won’t get paid. Make sure your content is worth reading. Be a life-long learner.If you could go back in time 12 months, what would you advise yourself?Spend more time writing. Enjoy what you are doing and writing about otherwise don’t do it.Would you agree a good book must withstand more than one read?I believe this, but I also believe in taking notes that way I have what I took away from this book.What do you look for when shopping on Amazon for a Kindle book? Highlight those you would consider. Are any of the below more important to you than others?Cover / Title/ Author /Price / Description/ Publisher / Sample Chapter /ReviewsMy Start cover and title.Who is your favourite author and why?Joyce Meyer/ TD Jakes because of the learning factor that is present in their works.Do you shop for indie books online? If not, why?I shop by way of books suggested in what I am reading, but I just don’t always go looking for an indie author. I search for content and if I find out the content provider is an indie author that gives me a sense of proud parent moment.What would it take for you to leave a review on Amazon/ Goodreads?If I believe a book is deserving, there would not be any reason not to rate it.Do you ever visit an author's website and if so, why?I like to learn the back story of writers whose writing I like or if someone invites me to visit and if I like what I see I will leave my email.What would it take for you to sign up to a mailing list?If there is interesting info that I find a benefit to me I will sign up to the email list.Do you ever enter giveaways and/ or order signed copies?I do enter some giveaways. I have not yet signed up for a signed copy from an author.What would it take for you to recommend a book to a friend?If I was enjoy the book I have no problem recommending it.Thanks to my final author for round 2 of The Author Interviews. Please support all ten if you are able - downloads and reviews are everything to indies. Round 3 starts shortly - don't to submit your applications!Pew Partners: No one shall go unnoticed. Love Friendship Unity and Christ. If you have not signed up for my email list I would appreciate the support.