Friday 17 September 2010

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

14 comments:

  1. Woop! I'd forgotten about this interview LOL :D

    Thanks again, Dolly!

    Adam

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  2. Thank you for doing it :-) Love the post!

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  3. Love it! Adam you rock, dude. You too Dolly! Great post! Have a great weekend you two ;o)

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  4. Great interview Adam!

    You've only been writing for 3 years? Seriously?? Wow, you went from zero to awesome in under three years - well done!

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  5. Thanks Erica, thanks CR! :D

    Adam

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  6. I love reading about other writers' journeys. Well done, Adam. Except for the llama part; I'm rather partial to llamas.

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  7. Thanks! :D

    If it helps, he made a perfect 3 point landing. Head, then back, then ass.

    *cough*

    Adam

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  8. Carol,

    Yup, it's fab isn't it? 3 years. Good job, Adam. I guess that's the difference when you want to immediately become a writer, as opposed to just start out with a hobby as I did.

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  9. For shame, shooting a poor llama out of a cannon! Glad he landed okay though...

    Great interview...and almost as funny as your book. ;-)

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  10. So good to read your interviews Adam! Happy I stopped by. :) Beautiful new layout Dolly. Hope you are well! Have not heard from you in ages. (letter wise and just in general)

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  11. Ana,

    Glad to hear from you and sorry about my silence. Been offline for about week and a half, crazy schedule - but I'll be in touch. :-)

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