Interview with Lala
- Author Skylar Jaymes
- May 16, 2020
- 3 min read
1. Do your books have a theme or is there a particular message you try to get across in each one?
Most of my personal projects have a theme and particular message within it to deliver. It is all up to the recipient of what they choose to take away from reading any of my work. As always, I write for myself first and I particularly enjoy crafting stories that I've always wanted to see come into fruition. For professional projects such as the anthology that were all working on together last year in 2019, it is more of a collective effort. We all have messages to send out and when it is collaborative, we have to ensure that we are all on the same page. It is easier then most would think it is when creative minds are not competing against the next one, but challenging the next one which makes all of the difference.
2. What's your favorite genre to read and what's your favorite to write in?
My favorite genre to read since I first began as a reader and then started poetry, has always been horror. It invokes something in me that no other genre can come close to. As a result, I also enjoy writing horror/suspense, paranormal/supernatural, thriller, mystery, and I am trying my hands at new genres everyday using writing prompts. I have recently begun to dabble in fantasy, science fiction, flash fiction, erotica, time travel fiction, young adult fiction, romance, historical fiction, and so much more! I aspire to try my hand at every genre throughout my professional writing career.
3. When you're having writer's block, what do you do?
Whenever I experience writer's block, I now know that it is my mind's way or telling me that I need to recharge, replenish, and rejuvenate in order to be able to create again. I spend time catching up on reading, watching TV and movies, listening to music, and engaging in conversation with loved ones. Additionally, I also like to examine art. Other times, when I feel more determined to get through it quickly, I just try to force myself to brainstorm and write through it. Whether the words are good or bad, I am producing. That's what editing is for later...to go back and cut what you don't like or didn't feel. Writer's block, in my opinion, is for self reflection.
4. Do you have any advice for other writers?
Keep writing. If you're experiencing self-doubt and negativity, keep writing. If you're happy or sad, keep writing. If you don't have anyone to talk to, write. Whether you're having the time of your life or facing adversity, keep writing. No matter what you do, never stop writing.
5. What's one thing you've learned while working with Fredric?
Fredric has taught me how to write more comfortably by helping me hone in on my own signature writing style. It's just as with anything else: dancing, singing, painting, drawing...Everyone feels at their best when they are able to discover and master their own signature styles. He helps me clean up some of my writing flaws that need some of the my writing flaws that need improvement and offers constructive criticism every step of the way to ensure my own personal growth as a writer.
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