Username : Addictor1

Real name (optional) : Yasaswini Jagarlamudi

Where are you from?

INDIA

Why do you like to write?

It gives my thoughts a way to express

When did you start writing?

April, last week 2020.

Is English your mother tongue? If not, what is?

English isn't my mother tongue and mine is telugu.

How did you find out about Wattpad?

My sister suggested it.

How long have you been using Wattpad?

I've been using it since Dec 2018.

Are there any moment that have inspired you to write?

My muted thoughts and unanswered questions everything I experienced is an inspiration for me.

Does your culture affect your writing in anyway?

I respect my culture but it doesn't affect my writing.

Are a night owl or a day ant?

Mostly night owl.

What are the problems you have when writing?

Firstly writer's block and second reaching expectations.

How much time do you take to write a chapter?

Usually I take 2 hrs maximum to write and more than half a day to edit and re-edit the chapter.

Do you research things before writing? If so, what are the sites you use?

Yes I do. Till now, I've been asking friends, brother, sister, cousins about their experience. Like, what if they were in the position of a character and if I don't get anything from them, I use Quora, Google, etc.

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

No I don't, I think it distracts me from the story but I do listen while I edit and reading.

What does writing mean to you?

It's my expression of interest, thoughts and myself.

In regards to writing, what's your happiest moment?

Whenever I get comments regarding my writing or story, it is and it will be my happiest moment.

What do your friends and family think about your writing?

They felt so happy and encouraged me to keep it up.

Is writing a part-time or full-time job for you?

No...at present it is just a hobby but if in future I get opportunity I will grab it for sure.

What do you do for a living?

I'm a student.

Who is your favorite author?

Vikram Seth

What is your favorite book?

A suitable boy.

Who is your favorite Wattpad author?

Sanobat

What is your favorite Wattpad book?

It's complicated.

How many books have you written?

I'm writing one but I wish to write more later.

Which in your opinion is your best work :

Haha..I can't answer cause there is only one work of mine.

Which genre do you like writing?

General fiction, fantasy and thriller.

What do you think success is?

Success isn't something which can be expressed. Everyone sees successful person but no one sees the unsuccessful attempts behind it but only successful person can enjoy the sweetness after tasting bitterness.

Do you have any tips for other writers out there?

Don't ever think I can't, try it if you fail you will have an experience if not you will learn something. And one more thing don't listen to those laughs because they are not even trying like you. So keep going with determination.

How do you overcome writer's block?

Sometimes I will overcome with time but sometimes for days I can't then I will listen to song and I will dance to clear my mind.

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

Bookworm community is doing great job by supporting writers to explore their story.

Do you have any comments about this interview and interviewer?

Not much but thanks for giving me opportunity like this and book-worm community good luck and keep it up.

Interview Conducted by ArinShaik

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