Your Writing Journey: Guest Post - Adam Slade

What do you write?

Adam - I write sparse description and sarcastic dialogue, usually in the form of either a fantasy or humour novel. Ooh, and silly blog and Twitter posts!

How long have you been writing?

Adam - I think it's been about 2 and a half years. Maybe 3. I did have it written down somewhere, but gawd knows where it went. ;)

What got you started?

Adam - An idea. I was lying in bed one night and an idea for a scene popped into my head. Up until that point, writing a book was just one of those, "One day" things. The next day I started writing, and I haven't looked back since.

A Few important lessons you have learned along the way

Adam -

(1) While you don't need qualifications to write, a good book on the subject helps you avoid many of the mistakes new writers make.

(2) Ergonomics! You'll likely be spending a lot of time typing, so make sure you're in a comfortable position, or deal with the consequences. Trust me on this.  *Stretches back, winces.*

(3) Despite what your mum/dad/friend thinks, you DO need to edit once you're finished. More than once. ;-)

What priority writing is in your life at the moment?

Adam - The order is: Family, writing, reading, being a nut, everything else.

Is it a hobby, career, potential career?

Adam - It's a mix of the last two. I'll need a few more books out before it becomes a real "career," but that's the ultimate goal.

Can you see yourself writing for the rest of your life, regardless of financial / popular success?

Adam - As long as I have fingers, I'll write. That said, I could probably type with my toes, and speech recognition software is pretty good these days...

I write for enoyment, as well as the possibility of a career, so yes, I'll write no matter what. :)

Anything else you may want to add:

Adam - No llamas were fired out of cannons in the making of this interview.

*BLAM*

Except that one.

Adam Slade

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