This week’s guest post is an interview with writer Lindsey Richardson. Enjoy!

Q01 When did you decide you wanted to become a writer?

A: I’ve always loved writing. 

When I was 12 was the first time I finally thought “what if I wrote a book,” and that’s when I finally wrote my first complete novel.

Q02 Are there any authors who inspire you?

A: So many authors. Tamora Pierce, John Green, V.E. Schwab to name a few.

Q03 Who is your biggest supporter?

A: My boyfriend and my family.

They’re the first ones to usually read my work and they’re always at book signings and other events.

Q04 What is the title (or working title) of your current manuscript and can you tell us a little bit about it?

A: Clara and Ezra, the sequel to Clara and Claire.

We follow Clara in the second book as she works to solve a series of murders.

Q05 How long have you been working on this manuscript?

About a year now.

Q06 Do you plan your stories or just leap into the writing?

It depends on the book.

With the Magicians series I planned a lot (to keep everything in order), but with my more recent books that are not part of a series I sometimes try to plan less and let the characters take over the storytelling.

Q07 Do you have a writing routine?

Yes, I usually do my best writing at night, so I tend to write into the late hours of the night.

Q08 What is the hardest part of the writing process for you?

Editing –it’s no fun for anyone but it’s necessary.

Q09 What are your thoughts on Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing?

Both are acceptable nowadays.

Personally, I love self-publishing. It might require more work and is harder to recognized, but it has its perks.

Q10 What is the single best piece of advice you could give to new writers?

You have to be willing to stand or fall with your book no matter what.

Q11 Are there any authors you would love to meet in person?

E. Schwab

Q12 Can you tell us why you love writing?

It’s my passion. It allows me to tell stories.

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Thank you to Lindsey for being this week’s guest poster and participating in this interview. If you have any questions for Lindsey, drop them below.

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