Is writing sort of like walking through a jungle?
Find out in my next author interview!
Tell me a about yourself. What got you started in writing?
Presently I’m a
multimedia designer for three large newspapers. This entails creating and
designing both print and digital advertising for a variety of clients. I have
also had 25 songs published and have performed solo in a variety of venues.
As for ‘what got me
starting in writing’? Well, I guess that I’ve always had the ‘bug’ – that urge
to share with others through an assortment of avenues. One of which is that of
writing.
How and where do you write? Do you prefer a lap top or do you prefer writing
freehand?
When, and how, I
write is pretty much determined as to what is going on around me at the time.
Of course before starting, I have already mapped out the story and its
characters in my head. Then I usually put in earplugs so to be able to focus
totally on the task at hand. As for whether I prefer lap top or freehand, I
prefer writing on a desktop.
What's your
favorite part about writing? Your least favorite part about writing?
I look at writing as
first journeying through a thick jungle that is covering a minefield. Cutting a
careful trail one step at a time. Eventually, I come to a clearing. And it’s at
that point when I really begin to enjoy the process.
How do you come
up with your characters? Why would readers want to get to know them?
The characters in my
books are pretty much a combination of my own experiences and observances of
those around me. My stories are quickly becoming known for not only realistic
characters but also the crispness of the dialogue. My writing is said to flow
extremely well which easily draws the reader in emotionally.
What types of
marketing do you do to promote your writing?
It’s said that it’s
harder to market a book than it is to write one. This is SO true. Presently I
work an assortment of social media sites heavily. I also have book signings,
place my books in stores on consignment, and even pass out business cards with
the books information on them. I’ve even travelled door-to-door in
neighborhoods trying to get the word out.
How do you
schedule your writing time? When do you write?
To me, there is never
a perfect time to schedule writing. That’s why I try to write whenever I can –
whether it be early mornings or late evenings.
What are you
currently working on? Do you have a new book out?
I have just released
my latest book, ‘George’. It’s a story about a good man, husband, and father
leading an average life…until he isn’t. Finding himself in the ‘Hereafter’, he
must pass a test to gain entrance via the ‘Thou Shalts’. It is a very unusual
story that also brings in things like social networking.
I would tell anyone
who wants to write and publish that if they have a story to tell, then tell it.
Don’t listen to others, but to believe in their self. Keep in mind that you would
be writing – not to get rich but for the enjoyment of sharing. Accept criticism
but stay true to your story and your writing style. Writing is expression. And
expression is born from out of the heart.
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Thank you, Tim!Learn more about Tim at his personal web site: http://www.timothybryant.webs.com
Find his books at:
Amazon
‘Just A Song Before I Go’ (available in
both paperback and kindle)
‘George’ (available in
both paperback and kindle)
Barnes & Noble:
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