Ask the Author: Skye Horn
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Skye Horn
This is a multi-part answer for me. I feel most inspired to write in nature and in the early mornings. For me, being outside is key to my creativity and if it's just before sunrise, even better!
The inspiration for my series, Kingdoms of Faerie, happened while I was traveling through the Irish countryside. Being surrounded by so many magical landscapes was truly inspiring.
The inspiration for my series, Kingdoms of Faerie, happened while I was traveling through the Irish countryside. Being surrounded by so many magical landscapes was truly inspiring.
Skye Horn
Read. Read. Read.
And don't just read the books you like. Read the books you hate as well, so that you can learn what you don't want to do.
Also, write every single day. Even if it's only for 15 minutes while you sip your morning coffee. Make time for it because it matters.
And don't just read the books you like. Read the books you hate as well, so that you can learn what you don't want to do.
Also, write every single day. Even if it's only for 15 minutes while you sip your morning coffee. Make time for it because it matters.
Skye Horn
The best thing about being a writer is watching the story in my head bring joy to others. If even one reader finds joy or comfort in what I wrote, then I feel I've succeeded.
Skye Horn
First, I get outside and take a walk. This helps clear my brain of the anxiety / stress that writers block can bring. I also have a "writing playlist" in my phone. So, I usually plug my headphones in and listen to music while I walk.
If that doesn't work, I ask myself the question "What if?" Ex: What if my main character couldn't reach his/her destination? or What if the villain suddenly showed up? Asking what if helps spark my creativity.
If that doesn't work, I ask myself the question "What if?" Ex: What if my main character couldn't reach his/her destination? or What if the villain suddenly showed up? Asking what if helps spark my creativity.
Skye Horn
It would be a tie between Alicante from the Mortal Instruments series & Hogwarts, but in both cases, I'd hope they'd tell me I'm either a Shadowhunter or a Witch!
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