My Love for Books: Author Interview

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Author Interview – April Bostic

When you are not writing, how do you like to relax?

I like to play hidden object games on my computer or watch television.

Do you have any tips on how writers can relax?

Find a comfortable spot, pop in some earbuds, and listen to classical music.

How often do you write? And when do you write?

I’ve stopped writing since I decided I didn’t want publish any new books or short stories.

Do you have an organized process or tips for writing well? Do you have a writing schedule?

When I write novels, I write an outline first. It consists of all the information about each character, their descriptions and relationships to one another. Then I write summaries of what I want to happen in each chapter. If there is specific dialogue that I want to remember, I will jot it down. As I write the story, I follow the outline and fill in the details and dialogue. I used to write on weekends because I had the most free time.

Sometimes it’s so hard to keep at it – What keeps you going?

When I used to write, my motivation was knowing the satisfaction I’d get once I was finished. It feels good to accomplish something, especially if you struggled with it.

Have you met any people in the industry who have really helped you?

What do you hope people will take away from your writing? How will your words make them feel?

I hope my stories are able to make them feel a range of emotions, and I hope I can draw them into my imaginary worlds.

What’s your favorite meal?

Sausage and extra cheese pizza, and an ice-cold glass of water.