What genre do you write?
I have no idea what genre I write in. My writing often has a fantasy/sci-fi/dystopian feel, though.
What’s your favorite book/genre? Why?
So, I have two different answers to this question. For my favorite book, I would say Out of the Silent Planet by C. S. Lewis (which is sci-fi), while my favorite genre leans towards fantasy.
Who is your favorite author? / Who do you look up to?
[Either] C. S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien is my favorite author.
When did you start writing? / When did you start writing seriously?
I started writing in November of 2022, and started writing seriously January of 2023. So, not a very long time between those points.
Do you have a blog/email list/where can people contact you if they are interested?
I have a blog, which you can access through this link: https://elliethecrazydebater.wixsite.com/writerness. I put stories, devotionals, book reviews, and basically anything that comes to mind.
Where do you hope to go with your writing/platform?
I don’t know. One day I’d love to publish, but it’s not a huge goal right now.
What is your (life/writing) mission? / Why do you write?
I write to learn how to communicate. I would love to make an impact through my writing, but if it helps me learn to communicate grace and peace, I want that.
Do you have any books published?
I do not have any books published yet.
What’s your favorite part of the writing journey?
Drafting. I don’t really plan, and that’s normally taking a piece of prose and bullet pointing the steps. So, drafting!
What are your favorite resources?
YWW! But outside of that, I would say K. M. Weiland’s books and you should totally get Eats, Shoots & Leaves. It’s an amazing punctuation book.
What is your greatest advice to teens/young writers?
Take debate! Seriously, I’ve seen my skill levels in both expand, and writing is invaluable in debate and the organization skills gained through debate has been extremely helpful in actually writing with a recognizable plot. Plus, you learn how to research, which can give you a boost in knowledge about random things.
Plotter, Pantser or Plantser?
I am a Plantser. I outline enough to get a feel for the story, then I just figure out what happens in between plot points and fill it in.
Cats or Dogs?
Dogs. Just not the little yappy ones.
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