What do you wear when you're writing?

[pbray]

What do you want to know about me? What do readers want to know about an author? I'm putting together a new list of FAQ's, and I'm looking for ideas on what I should include.

I have my own list of questions that I'm working from, based on the email that I've received over the years, but these seem boring. Do people really care how long it takes me to write a book or where I get my character names from?

And yes, I have been asked about what I wear. I blame this one on the romance author who stated that you needed to wear romantic clothing in order to inspire you as you wrote. I never saw a reason to follow that bit of advice, though I have been known to wear my RWA "Finish the Damn Book" t-shirt when occasion warrants.

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Questions for the Author...

[fancythat2.livejournal.com]

Wow, where do I start?

I'd imagine you would wear what ever the heck is the most comfortable to write in, I do. Duh, uncomfortable clothes/shoes are a little visit to hell!

Are you prepared for the flood? Here you go.

1. Yeah, how long DID it take you to write that first book, its genre?, how long did it take you to write it?, Did it get rejected?

2. You have a day job, do you work full time? Do you keep your day job because the writing career is a bit of feast or famine?

3. Is it very difficult to get a fantasy manuscript published as a novice novelist?

4. Do you know the current going rate for a first novel contract? As I don't know your sense of humor, let me just clarify that, how much?

5. How many folks do you run your rough drafts by? Before your editor, I mean. Do they help with idea clarification?

6. How do you write? Do you write it all out first then go back and edit? or edit the days work as you go?

I'm sure I can think of more questions for you later. Do you feel pounced upon? You did ask. grin.

Cheers,
JD

Re: Questions for the Author...

[fancythat2.livejournal.com]

Actually, you're kind of spooking me. I was just thinking about what questions I would like to ask you just this morning.

Cheers,
JD