Ask the Author: C.A. Hartway
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C.A. Hartway
I dwell on the story piece by having a personal dialogue or brainstorm session with an imaginary group of co-writers. I let the ideas flow, no matter how ridiculous, and make a top 10 list of the best suggestions. I also take walks and get in-tuned with (for me) God. Positive energy is creative, and when you can get into a zone where you know that all things are possible, you're inspired on a much higher level. The ideas starting knocking down the doors of your imagination.
C.A. Hartway
It cost you nothing to create your product; it only requires your imagination and time.
C.A. Hartway
Being an artist, I am into visual communication of ideas. That soon spilled over into the literary arts when I decided to stop sitting the bench to wait for that next great film worthy book, and instead, write one, or two, or three...
C.A. Hartway
Be creative and limitless. If you don't have an idea, just think about getting an idea (if that makes any sense). What you seek after and focus on will come eventually. Also, don't compare yourself to others; at least, not in a creative sense. Writing is like art, and artists must not belittle their contributions or feel they are not as adequate as another. Your story must be told, and their are fans (in the millions) that want to buy your book.
C.A. Hartway
The sequel of DAY OF RAIN - War Of The Dragon has already begun. I've actually had to take away a portion of the current novel (Rise Of The False Prophet) and save it for the sequel because I found myself writing two stories.
C.A. Hartway
I'm a fan of superhero and epic action movies, and I've always considered what has not been done yet. The thought popped in mind that a true angel versus demon story has not been made, at least, not on the scale that would make things more real to the reader. So I sought out to create an original big concept story that could easily be translated into a modern epic Sci-Fi action film. But I also wanted to add the bible, history, and other relevant ideas to make the story that much more interesting.
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