Ask the Author: Scott Mathy
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Scott Mathy
I wanted to tell a story about how a normal person lives in a world filled with extraordinary people. Also, I loved the idea of a powerless hitman creatively doing his job. Part of that came from a game of Machine of Death I wrote for some friends to play.
Scott Mathy
I write things that I would want to read. After a lifetime of consuming media, I use all the little "wouldn't that be amazing" ideas I saw in other things.
If you haven't tried it, NaNoWriMo is a wonderful initiative for getting ideas down.
If you haven't tried it, NaNoWriMo is a wonderful initiative for getting ideas down.
Scott Mathy
I'm working on a sequel to Killing Capes as well as another story told in the same universe.
Scott Mathy
Be fearless. Don't worry if it isn't what you want during the drafting phase. If you have a story you want to tell, just write it and worry about the quality later. Your editor is your best friend.
Scott Mathy
Seeing other people enjoying your ideas. I love conversing with readers who have something to say about my characters.
Scott Mathy
Sit down with something brilliant. Read, watch, or play with something that you think is amazing. Find what you love about it and think of how to bring that feeling into your own work.
If all else fails, write a fight scene. You can always find a place for more fight scenes.
If all else fails, write a fight scene. You can always find a place for more fight scenes.
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