Ask the Author: Rachael Higgins
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Rachael Higgins
Currently, I am working on a variety of projects as a freelance editor, in both fiction and non-fiction genres.
As an author, my next project is unconfirmed; however, I enjoy writing poetry in my free time. I also have concepts for a novel and another children's book in the works.
As an author, my next project is unconfirmed; however, I enjoy writing poetry in my free time. I also have concepts for a novel and another children's book in the works.
Rachael Higgins
'The Silver Tabby,' is my first published book, so I'm very new to holding the official title of Writer. But, if I may provide any advice to other aspiring writers, it would be: never give up. Stay positive, keep writing, and be confident about showing your work to others.
Rachael Higgins
'The Silver Tabby,' was originally an old high school English assignment, titled 'Silver.' The task was to create an illustrated children's book that portrayed an underlying moral lesson to pass on to young children through the art of literature. I enjoyed reading A. A. Milne's 'Winnie the Pooh' books and Beatrix Potter's books as a child, and wanted to tell a story using animals as they had done.
The inspiration for the main character, Silver, came from the silver tabby cat I had when I started writing the book - also named Silver. I am realising now that naming my silver tabby, Silver, wasn't the most creative idea I have ever had. I may as well have named my cat, Cat. However, I can say now that Silver's name in the book suits the story well with the creative portrayal of symbolism.
The inspiration for the main character, Silver, came from the silver tabby cat I had when I started writing the book - also named Silver. I am realising now that naming my silver tabby, Silver, wasn't the most creative idea I have ever had. I may as well have named my cat, Cat. However, I can say now that Silver's name in the book suits the story well with the creative portrayal of symbolism.
Rachael Higgins
If I am writing a story, my words are inspired by what I have experienced and how I can interpret that experience into a message or moral lesson to pass on to others. The words I write in poetry, are generally inspired by my surrounding scenery and the thoughts or emotions that are triggered by my surroundings.
As an author, I would like to say that I carry a notebook and pen with me wherever I go just in case; but I am often without a pen. There was one time, I was at the beach and inspiration flowed. The need to write down my idea was so compelling that I ended up composing the poem on my phone's sticky note app. Other times I am more prepared, I specifically set aside a quiet time to write; with a notepad and pen at the ready. A time where I can sit down, take in the scenery, and wait to see where the inspiration takes me whether it be a story or poem that emerges.
As an author, I would like to say that I carry a notebook and pen with me wherever I go just in case; but I am often without a pen. There was one time, I was at the beach and inspiration flowed. The need to write down my idea was so compelling that I ended up composing the poem on my phone's sticky note app. Other times I am more prepared, I specifically set aside a quiet time to write; with a notepad and pen at the ready. A time where I can sit down, take in the scenery, and wait to see where the inspiration takes me whether it be a story or poem that emerges.
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