A friend and I were talking recently about generating ideas for our writing. The friend asked what method I use to come up with ideas, and asked if the characters I wrote about were actually me in disguise.
So, to answer the last question first: No, my characters are not about me, or based on me. They are not autobiographical.
Continue reading “Generating ideas: the ‘What if…?’”Q: If you knew you would never be published, would you still write? Why or why not?
A: Yes, I would. Because to me, the act of writing is an important act of self-expression. While I love the ego boost and (modest) recognition of having my work published, it isn’t what drives me to write.
What about you? Comment below with your thoughts.
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Andrew Careaga 