Ask the Author: J.T. Bird
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J.T. Bird
I love to wake up early. I stroll to the gym - and during that stroll, I run through my latest novel in my mind. Some fresh air in the morning works wonders!! I do my workout. I have a big breakfast. Barrel of coffee!! Then im ready to write. I collapse on the couch. TV OFF. PHONE OFF. LAPTOP ON. And i'm away!!!
J.T. Bird
When I was 8 or so, I wrote and illustrated a story about a private detective - who happened to be a penguin. I even drew the bar code on the back!!
Fast forward nearly 30 years - I want to write a novel - and I knew straight away it had to involve my penguin, though he is far grouchier now.
I've always been intrigued by the world of talking animals, and adore the likes of Jungle Book, Watership Down, Animals of Farthing Wood. A lot of animal stories are aimed at younger children, so I wanted to attempt something for a slightly older crowd. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it !!
Fast forward nearly 30 years - I want to write a novel - and I knew straight away it had to involve my penguin, though he is far grouchier now.
I've always been intrigued by the world of talking animals, and adore the likes of Jungle Book, Watership Down, Animals of Farthing Wood. A lot of animal stories are aimed at younger children, so I wanted to attempt something for a slightly older crowd. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it !!
J.T. Bird
Write. Write. Write
It's a daunting task, but keep going and you'll get there in the end.
Achievable goals is the way forward - try and write a chapter a week or a 1000 words a day. That way its much less scary than - write 70,000 words arghhhhhhh
And enjoy it :D
It's a daunting task, but keep going and you'll get there in the end.
Achievable goals is the way forward - try and write a chapter a week or a 1000 words a day. That way its much less scary than - write 70,000 words arghhhhhhh
And enjoy it :D
J.T. Bird
Is there anything better than curling up on your couch - or rocking chair in my case - with a hot cuppa and your laptop, and losing yourself in the magical world you created?! NOPE
The only thing better than creating my world of course, is sharing it!! And hearing the opinions of others - especially if they enjoyed it!!
The only thing better than creating my world of course, is sharing it!! And hearing the opinions of others - especially if they enjoyed it!!
J.T. Bird
I haven't been too stumped by writer's block yet - but then, I'm still fairly new to the game!!
I tend to just move onto another section, or another chapter - while I mull things over. Sleeping on it helps aswell !!
Worst thing you can do, in my opinion, is get stressed about it !! Your brain is far less helpful when you're stressed and bursting with rage!!
Maybe do some exercise. Go for a walk. Nice cup of tea!! RELAX :D
I tend to just move onto another section, or another chapter - while I mull things over. Sleeping on it helps aswell !!
Worst thing you can do, in my opinion, is get stressed about it !! Your brain is far less helpful when you're stressed and bursting with rage!!
Maybe do some exercise. Go for a walk. Nice cup of tea!! RELAX :D
J.T. Bird
Narnia - obviously!!
Possibly some Turkish delight with The Snow Queen.
Tea with Tumnus
And, few beers, takeaway pizza, maybe Netflix - with Aslan
Possibly some Turkish delight with The Snow Queen.
Tea with Tumnus
And, few beers, takeaway pizza, maybe Netflix - with Aslan
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