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guthmund · 05-11-2005, 12:26 PM

1) What is your favorite genre of literature? Do you have a favorite author or novel?

If I had to choose, I would say that fantasy is probably my favorite genre followed very closely by horror fiction. I don't have one particularly favorite author or novel.

2) Why do you write? What encourages you the most to write, as in elements of your life or personality?

I write for me. Sometimes I get these fantastic ideas that need to be written down and explored otherwise they drive me crazy. Sometimes they pan out, sometimes they're utter shat, but they have to be written for my sanity's sake.

3) What inspires you most to write or what environment do you write the best in?

Usually what I write comes from my dreams. Sometimes it's a set of scenes that played out in my head, sometimes it's a glimpse of some fantastic scene that gets my attention. That being said, I write best if the enviroment is simliar to how I sleep, dark and cool.

4) What genre do you enjoy writing the most? Please explain.

I used to write exclusively in the fantasy genre. Over the past few years, I've started delving into the sci-fiction realm and even more recently detective stories. Of the three, I like writing fantasy the most. I enjoy creating worlds. I'd like to say I prefer fantasy because it allows me to delve the depths of my imagination, but, in reality, it's because I'm lazy on research and prefer to make shit up as I go along.

5) Who do you write for? What audience is your work intended to be read by?

My writing is for me and me alone. I sometimes share it with those who ask, but I don't intend my work to be read by anyone.

6) What do you try to accomplish when you write? When you write, what do you hope the reader is absorbing as your work is presented before them?

Absolutely nothing. My writing is solely to keep it temporarily out of sight and out of mind. As I do not write for anyone, I have no expectations or hopes of the reader absorbing anything at all.

7) Would you take up writing as a serious career or is it one now? Please explain the reasons for choosing so.

No. Right now it's a fun diversion from the real world. As much as I would love to write for a living, I imagine it would take all the fun out of it for me. Deadlines to manage, constantly trying to sell yourself and ideas for profit? I shudder to think.

8) Do you hope to one day publish a novel or collection of your short writings or have you? If you have please list them.

Yeah, I think I would like that if I could put together something good enough to meet my standards.

9) Imagine please that such a publication is taken in these different ways and how would your life be different: if the work is a success? If it is a failure? If either has occurred, how did it alter your life?

Well, I would be pleasantly surprised if my work was a published success and I would probably be a little upset if it were rejected, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it would alter my life in any significant way. I mean, I don't need validation from someone else, if I think the work is good. If others enjoy it, well, then that's great, if they don't, they can kiss my shiny metal ass. /Bender

05-11-2005, 12:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	1) What is your favorite genre of literature? Do you have a favorite author or novel? If I had to choose, I would say that fantasy is probably my favorite genre followed very closely by horror fiction. I don't have one particularly favorite author or novel. 2) Why do you write? What encourages you the most to write, as in elements of your life or personality? I write for me. Sometimes I get these fantastic ideas that need to be written down and explored otherwise they drive me crazy. Sometimes they pan out, sometimes they're utter shat, but they have to be written for my sanity's sake. 3) What inspires you most to write or what environment do you write the best in? Usually what I write comes from my dreams. Sometimes it's a set of scenes that played out in my head, sometimes it's a glimpse of some fantastic scene that gets my attention. That being said, I write best if the enviroment is simliar to how I sleep, dark and cool. 4) What genre do you enjoy writing the most? Please explain. I used to write exclusively in the fantasy genre. Over the past few years, I've started delving into the sci-fiction realm and even more recently detective stories. Of the three, I like writing fantasy the most. I enjoy creating worlds. I'd like to say I prefer fantasy because it allows me to delve the depths of my imagination, but, in reality, it's because I'm lazy on research and prefer to make shit up as I go along. 5) Who do you write for? What audience is your work intended to be read by? My writing is for me and me alone. I sometimes share it with those who ask, but I don't intend my work to be read by anyone. 6) What do you try to accomplish when you write? When you write, what do you hope the reader is absorbing as your work is presented before them? Absolutely nothing. My writing is solely to keep it temporarily out of sight and out of mind. As I do not write for anyone, I have no expectations or hopes of the reader absorbing anything at all. 7) Would you take up writing as a serious career or is it one now? Please explain the reasons for choosing so. No. Right now it's a fun diversion from the real world. As much as I would love to write for a living, I imagine it would take all the fun out of it for me. Deadlines to manage, constantly trying to sell yourself and ideas for profit? I shudder to think. 8) Do you hope to one day publish a novel or collection of your short writings or have you? If you have please list them. Yeah, I think I would like that if I could put together something good enough to meet my standards. 9) Imagine please that such a publication is taken in these different ways and how would your life be different: if the work is a success? If it is a failure? If either has occurred, how did it alter your life? Well, I would be pleasantly surprised if my work was a published success and I would probably be a little upset if it were rejected, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it would alter my life in any significant way. I mean, I don't need validation from someone else, if I think the work is good. If others enjoy it, well, then that's great, if they don't, they can kiss my shiny metal ass. /Bender __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.