How does one start the first post on a brand new blog?
I think I’ll start mine with what I’m most passionate about. Writing. After
all, this blog is going to be about my writing shenanigans, as well as tips on
how to play with your imaginary friends AKA characters.
So
this passion of mine began when I was about twelve, obviously sprung from my
love for books. Back then, it was more of an interest than anything
serious. Then when I turned fifteen, I became more focused in trying to perfect
my writing and finish an actual story. That’s also when I began looking into
what writing is all about, with help from the internet as well as books on
writing. I figured it would come in handy. (And it did).
That
brings me to the Creative Writing Course in the second year of my education,
which was actually the main reason that I chose to study English language and
culture at Utrecht. They were the only University that taught that course. It
lasted way too short in my opinion, so I’ll be relieved when I can drown in
information while getting my Master’s Degree. Yes, if someone went all Misery on me and locked me in a room with
a typewriter, I would be quite the happy camper.
In
case you’re interested, my writing style is all about diversity. I like to
write as diverse as possible, maybe because I’m diverse myself. I like to
explore all of my interests in my writing. I also want to play with different
writing styles and voices. I want to explore as much as possible and find out
what suits the story the best.
My
favourite genre is fantasy. Probably because I have such a big imagination. I
find myself incorporating it into most of my stories. I want to write a
crime/mystery (that’s actually WIP #3), but also a drama, a chicklit and a
thriller. The funny thing is, I already have ideas for most of those. Like I
said, lots of imagination.
Anyway,
I currently have three WIPs partially on paper and mostly in my brain. First
two are a mystery and a fantasy that involve witches and that’s all I’m going
to share with you for now. I may or may not drop a hint or a line on Twitter or
here. For now, let’s write on!
