When and why did you start writing?
Well, it depends I guess. I've always kept a journal where I write my thoughts, poems, and even short stories. So in that respect I've been writing since, well, since I could write.
As far as novel-length fiction -- I started writing in August of 2009.
It all started as a fanfic, believe it or not. I belong to a community called Babycenter, and there was a forum for parents that are Harry Potter fans. Yes, it's quite obvious that we love Harry Potter in this house isn't it? (I'm even wearing my DA t-shirt today!)
Anyway, I made a couple of really great friends in that forum, and one of them started writing a Harry Potter fanfic. I had never experienced fanfic before then, and found it quite fun. So, I got to thinking. What could I write about?
I realized quickly that I'm not the type of person who can write stories about other people's characters. Instead of writing a story about Harry and the crew I decided to take it a step farther. What would the wizarding world be like in America? What schools would exist? What if it was a girl main character from a small town in a small school in a world that was totally different than the Harry Potter world, but still had magic?
That's pretty much how it went. I thought it'd be a short story, maybe a couple chapters worth. Then I got to know Mandy (my MC) and she had a very cool story. I couldn't let her go after just a few chapters, and I knew I was finishing a novel.
Here I am, nearly a year later, finishing off final revisions before seeking an agent. Working on three, yes three, more novels, and feeling like I have finally found my calling. Finally found what I was meant to do, and I cannot wait to write even more. It's a passion and a need. I need to write these stories, I really do. There is no more holding them in.
7 comments:
I started in Fan fiction too, after a really long break from writing. I was West Wing and Lost.
I needed to control my characters more and not be limited by someone elses views of them. So I started writing my own books.
very cool how we both started back up the same way.
interesting!
I used to be on BabyCenter too, years ago. It's funny how inspiration comes from such unexpected sources!
Awesome! Sooo many writers got their start doing fanfiction, it's a great outlet!
Cassandra Clare started out with Harry Potter fanfic too :-)
I love that you have a DA t-shirt!
That's so cool... A lot of us started out with HP, but you really took it far. Love it, Holly!
Love this: "It's a passion and a need. I need to write these stories, I really do. There is no more holding them in."
Great post!
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