Wattpad username -
SwasteeBooks

Real name -
Swastee

From which Country or State do you belong?

I'm born in India and moved to Canada when I was 5.

When did u start writing, at which age, or in which year?

I started at the age of 7.

Wow! that's really impressive. Starting at such a young age. So why do you like to write?

Writing helps me escape reality, create new realities, and connect with real people and places in amazing ways. I love writing. I love the fact that I can create a whole new world, something no one else has ever seen.

Beautiful! Is English ur mother tongue? if not then what it is?

No english isn't my mother tongue. Hindi is.

How did you come across Wattpad and how long have you been using it?

I found out about Wattpad from the app store. I went into the top 10 reading and writing apps and found Wattpad. I've been using it since April 23, 2020.

As a writer, where do u get your motivation and inspiration from?

My motivation is my family, for believing I can become a writer, and my best friend, for helping me through the harder parts where I feel like quitting. I also have to say that my friends and everyone who reads my books are a huge motivation. I get inspired by all the authors I read, and how they reached their goals.

Family and friends are indeed great inspirations.

Does your culture or religion affect your writing in any way?

Not really, no. I don't know as much about my culture to have it affect my writing.

Are you a night owl or an early bird?

Night owl of course! I love the nights.

Introvert, extrovert, or ambivert?

I am an ambivert.

What importance writing has in your life? what does it mean to you?

It means everything, Writing is not just a hobby, it's who I am. (that sounds weird).

No trust me it doesn't.

What do your friends and family think about your writing? do they support you in any way?

They support me all the way. In fact, they encourage me to be my best writer self.

That's amazing! So, is writing a part-time thing, or is it a full-time one?

Right now it's part-time, but I hope in the future it will be full-time.

What do u do for a living?

Oh, I am a student right now.

Who is your favorite author off Wattpad and on it?

My favorite author is Cassandra Clare of course, and my favorite Wattpad author is @the_thirteenth_queen.

What about your favorite book on Wattpad and in general?

My fav book on Wattpad would have to be 'Started With a Lie', and my favorite book, in general, is either 'City of Lost Souls', 'Lady Midnight' (by Cassandra Clare), or 'Everything, Everything' by Nicola Yoon.

How many books have you written? And among those which is your favorite?

I have about 8-10 published, and my favorite is either 'The Secrets I am Made Of' or 'The 100 Group chat'.

How often do u write?

Normally once or twice a week, but at the moment, not at all...I have a lot of work lately.

Okay, do u research before writing? Are there any sites you want to suggest?

No, I don't usually research, so I couldn't suggest.

Do you listen to music while writing? Do you have any playlists for writing?

I do, sometimes. But there isn't a specific playlist.

Which genre do you enjoy writing the most?

Horror, sci-fi, dystopian, and fantasy.

According to you, which is the easiest genre? and which is the trickiest one?

I find the easiest to be sci-fi and dystopian, and the hardest to be fantasy.

Yes, fantasy is a little hard. Where do u feel most creative for writing?

The library or the beach, they are some best places for writing according to me.

Do you have any tips for the other writers' block for other writers out there?

According to me, one must not take pressure. Writing is a fun process, so just enjoy whatever you write. If you are doing your best,then nothing else matters. Just forget pressure,lossen up ,have fun and give your best!

That was a great tip! I would keep that in mind.

Would you like to say something to the readers and writers of our community?

I have recently joined this community and I am so glad to be a part of this. You guys rock. Everyone is doing a great job, and I would say just keep it up!

Do you have any comments about the interview and the interviewer?

This interview was really a fun experience. I enjoyed it, with you as an interviewer. Thank you for having me!

Date of interview- 28th June, 2021.
Conducted by - ashvita17

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