Interviews With Wattpad Authors

Interview With TJRaine

How did you discover Wattpad?

A friend told me about it one day and I thought that I would enjoy it because I love to write and read.

When and how did you start writing stories?

I think it started in fifth grade, when we had to write a short story as an assignment. I really loved creating my own little world in writing, and I've been making stories ever since

Do you base your characters off of real life people?

Sometimes I'll base characters on real people, I like being able to delve into the wildly different perspectives that of the people I know, and it helps me bring variety into my characters.

What are your current projects?

Well, I have a lot of things going on at once! I'll get a good idea and then HAVE to write it down, but the thing is, so many ideas will come to me at once! I'm currently working on a six books (all of which are on my profile) and a new fantasy novel is in the works, offline

If you could switch places with any character in one of your stories, who would it be?

Thats a hard question! I'd have to say Shane from Jetstream. She hasn't been released in the story yet, but the setting she's in draws me. I'd like to live in a futuristic world like her!

Do you have a motto? If so, what is it?

Be yourself. Being true to who you are brings out the best potential in you, whether it's in writing or real life.

Who is your favorite Wattpad author?

Rilleh, ilurvbooks, Bright_as_night and XxBlondie99xX are all fantastic and talented authors on Wattpad!

What's your inspiration of your stories?

Inspirations will come to me at the strangest times! Hanging with friends, doing homework, working on a math test (actually happened once :P); I never know when to expect them

Favorite book on Wattpad?

I don't really have a single favorite book, but right now I'm really hooked on an amazing story called 'Love is Blind' by XxBlondie99xX

Favorite type of stories you like to write?

Fantasy, for sure. Or werewolf or vampire... Any kind of story where you aren't limited to reality!

Favorite story you've written?

I'd have to say Wolf Shadows. I'm so proud about how it's turned out. It's going a lot better than how I expected.

When you write, do you listen to music to get ideas or inspiration?

Sometimes, yes! Song lyrics do help the thought process, in my opinion. I choose a song that matches the mood of my story to see if I can find a way through a hard-to-write scene

Describe three words about yourself.

      Bold- Normal is so not for me! I like to stand out and be different

      Hyper- My mind is always going in a million different places at once at a million miles an hour. It comes out in my personality, always shooting around from topic to topic and NEVER being still

      Critical- Mistakes REALLY bug me, especially my own. I'll read over my chapter and even after I fix one, I'm always being nagged by a tiny voice in my head :P

What do you do when you're not on Wattpad?

I do lots of sports- soccer, basketball, swimming, badminton... You name it! I'm also a self proclaimed Facebook-addict...

Do you want to be an author when you're older?

It's one of many possible options I have planned out. There's so many occupations calling to me and I havn't quite decided what I want to do for a job yet. But being an authot would definitely be in my Top 5 Choices

Lastly, do you have any advice for other writers?

NEVER STOP TRYING! Every aspiring author has those moments we all despise; writers' block. Sometimes it's so frustrating and that is understandable. But if you give up, what have you accomplished? It might take time, but you have to believe in your story. It's very hard to comeup with ideas but you have to remember to never give up! Being an author isn't supposed to be easy. It's the effort put in that brings the most satisfaction when you see the finished product, the masterpiece YOU created with all your hard work