Akshara Rao
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Willow Rose:
Dear Willow, Do you outline? How did you know that you wanted to write stories? How do you create characters I'm a young writer and am currently writing a horror short story and reading your books as research. I love your intelligent, fast paced, suspense and chilling writing style, and your realistic, human characters. I have many more questions I'd like to ask you but I'm running out of space :p Pls reply ASAP.
Willow Rose
Hello Akshara,
I do not outline. Not on paper at least. In my head I have the entire story ready before I start writing it. I always gather so much material and details that I am about to explode before I begin.
I have always told stories I guess and enjoyed writing short stories when younger. I think that was why I became a journalist to begin with. I just realized I would much rather make up my own stories.
Characters I create from people in my life. Even people I meet briefly can be a huge inspiration. I always make sure to mix them up enough for them to not be able to recognize themselves. I like to watch people and I especially enjoy the craziness in us all.
Good luck! 😊
I do not outline. Not on paper at least. In my head I have the entire story ready before I start writing it. I always gather so much material and details that I am about to explode before I begin.
I have always told stories I guess and enjoyed writing short stories when younger. I think that was why I became a journalist to begin with. I just realized I would much rather make up my own stories.
Characters I create from people in my life. Even people I meet briefly can be a huge inspiration. I always make sure to mix them up enough for them to not be able to recognize themselves. I like to watch people and I especially enjoy the craziness in us all.
Good luck! 😊
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