Ask the Author: J.B. Pierce
Answered Questions (6)
J.B. Pierce
The dreaded writer's block . . . argh.
It happens and is bound to happen.
Well, for me I step away, grab a snack - bring on the Oreos, maybe fold some laundry. I also hang out with my kiddos. I try to clear my mind, experience and enjoy life, then come back. It always seems to do the job.
It happens and is bound to happen.
Well, for me I step away, grab a snack - bring on the Oreos, maybe fold some laundry. I also hang out with my kiddos. I try to clear my mind, experience and enjoy life, then come back. It always seems to do the job.
J.B. Pierce
There are two best things about being a writer . . .
One, living through your characters in another world, exploring life through someone else's eyes (technically speaking).
Two, meeting all the fabulous people who want to take a chance and read your (debut) novel, seeing their enthusiasm, making their reading adventure worthwhile.
One, living through your characters in another world, exploring life through someone else's eyes (technically speaking).
Two, meeting all the fabulous people who want to take a chance and read your (debut) novel, seeing their enthusiasm, making their reading adventure worthwhile.
J.B. Pierce
Read, Write, Research.
Read . . . I have read a lot of books by various authors. Know your genre and study the authors in that genre. That way you'll know your audience.
Write . . . Try to write every day even when you hit a brick wall. Step aside, then come back. We learn by practicing and get better in time. Never give up.
Research . . . I am not saying research intended for your novel or book, but research what it takes to be a writer. How to craft beginnings, middle, and ends; character arcs and what they do to make a story flow and draw in your readers. It's never a bad thing to learn more.
PS. watch movies. You can learn about telling a good story through the screen.
Write on my fellow writers; write on.
Read . . . I have read a lot of books by various authors. Know your genre and study the authors in that genre. That way you'll know your audience.
Write . . . Try to write every day even when you hit a brick wall. Step aside, then come back. We learn by practicing and get better in time. Never give up.
Research . . . I am not saying research intended for your novel or book, but research what it takes to be a writer. How to craft beginnings, middle, and ends; character arcs and what they do to make a story flow and draw in your readers. It's never a bad thing to learn more.
PS. watch movies. You can learn about telling a good story through the screen.
Write on my fellow writers; write on.
J.B. Pierce
I am working on getting my debut novel, "The Will of Time" out to the literary world. When I do have a free moment in my marketing, I am starting book 2, which is the prequel, "The Power of Will." This gives a backstory of the main characters and where exactly the necklace and camera came from.
J.B. Pierce
Inspiration to write comes to me in many ways.
One, I look at my students. What do they like to read? What entertains them? What makes a story worth remembering?
Two, I read. I have read many different books by various authors, and I love their own style and voice. I read their bios and see what it took for them to get where they are today.
Three, I listen to instrumental music when I write. Each composer and their composition takes me to a place of imagination. I honestly can say I have a song for each chapter of my novel (haha).
One, I look at my students. What do they like to read? What entertains them? What makes a story worth remembering?
Two, I read. I have read many different books by various authors, and I love their own style and voice. I read their bios and see what it took for them to get where they are today.
Three, I listen to instrumental music when I write. Each composer and their composition takes me to a place of imagination. I honestly can say I have a song for each chapter of my novel (haha).
J.B. Pierce
This question comes up a lot and a good one at that.
Nine years ago, my mom called me and asked if I wanted to write a children's book. Being a 5th grade Language Arts teacher for over 12 years, I thought, "Sure. Why not?"
So, what was once a small idea of two siblings traveling through time became an epic journey that not only spawned new characters and storyline, it became a writing lesson, an adventurous journey, and a lifelong memory I will always have with my mom.
Nine years ago, my mom called me and asked if I wanted to write a children's book. Being a 5th grade Language Arts teacher for over 12 years, I thought, "Sure. Why not?"
So, what was once a small idea of two siblings traveling through time became an epic journey that not only spawned new characters and storyline, it became a writing lesson, an adventurous journey, and a lifelong memory I will always have with my mom.
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more