Ask the Author: Sarah O'Rourke
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Sarah O'Rourke
My writing partner and I crafted and story-boarded a loose outline of what we wanted to achieve in Copycat. Mostly, however, I'm writing it in the stream-of-consciousness way. Or, for those wondering, I make it up as I go along.
Sarah O'Rourke
Anything can inspire me. A song. A line of dialogue in a book I'm reading. The lady I met in the waiting room of the cardiologist. Seriously, inspiration can arrive in many strange, but wonderful packages.
Sarah O'Rourke
At present, I'm working on a paranormal panther shifter romantic comedy called Copycat. My goal is for it to be novella length and publish it this spring/summer (2018).
Sarah O'Rourke
First, don't give up. If you do, you weren't really meant to be a writer.
Second, surround yourself with a support system that won't just blow smoke up your butt and tell you how great you are. You NEED critics. It'll make you a better author. And that's the goal, isn't it?
Second, surround yourself with a support system that won't just blow smoke up your butt and tell you how great you are. You NEED critics. It'll make you a better author. And that's the goal, isn't it?
Sarah O'Rourke
My silly answer would be getting to go to work in my pajamas. The serous answer is that I love bringing fictional characters to life, giving them a personality and physical attributes. I basically get to build people... and that's a pretty cool job.
Sarah O'Rourke
Honestly, I deal in a variety of ways depending on how thick the barrier is between me and all the words. Sometimes, taking the dog on a walk cures the problem. Other times, playing music will help. During the severest cases (when I'm under extreme deadline), I've been known to pack a bag and check into the nearest Best Western. Seriously. A change of scenery can do wonders. And when it's just you, a desk, and your laptop with no outside distractions, it can make every difference.
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