Before the Start by BooneC

Book of the Year (1st) in BTS Whole Category

1.) What made you decide to make a BTS Fanfiction?

I decided to write a BTS fanfiction because I feel like these boys are unique. They aren't like many other famous people, at least where I am from. Their songs have such strong and positive messages that inspire a lot of my writing.

2.) What was your inspiration from your storyline?

I had this idea when listening to HYYH Part1 that these songs that the boys write could be inspired from events throughout their lives. I felt like they put a piece of themselves into each song, and I wanted to explore their pasts and connect the pieces.

3.) What message or word of encouragement you might like to share with to your fellow writers?

I encourage all writers not to give up. I have seen so many talented people give up because they dont have enough votes, they dont have enough views, or they havent won anything. Your talent isnt based on views or votes. There are so many undiscovered writers with so much talent who just give up because they have focused too much on the numbers. Those numbers dont matter, what matters is how your writing makes you feel.

4.) Can you give a word of advice to your fellow writers in terms of writing a story? or publishing a book?

One really important thing that I learned and still struggle with is planning out your story. I often get too excited or into what time writing to even think about outlining it. While it's fun to see where your words take you, I think planning your story can end up improving it and put you in the right mindset.

5.) Last question, how do you personally deal when you've experienced a "Writer's Block"? What do you do?

Writers block is super common, at least for me. What I like to do is step back and kind of let the block run its course. If I have time, I just put the work aside for a bit and focus on something else. Often I feel like listening to music or watching a relevant TV show can help get me out of it. I found when writing a BTS ff that listening to their music always gives me the most inspiration.Thank you!