Interviewee: aril_daine
Interviewed by: Loveignn

☆How did you start your writing career?
- I started writing when I was in College. It was only for fun and I didn't expect readers to read my works.

☆Who inspires you on writing?
-No one. I started writing because I was too stressed at that time.

☆What is the hardest part on starting to write a story?
-Writing a plot. Plot is the core of a story. Without this, the story will not have a pattern.

☆With all your stories, which one is your favourite? Why?
-Hello, Neighbor. I think it was the easiest novel that I wrote because it's relatable in some ways.

☆When you already starts to write, did you ever expect that you'll reach millions of reads?
-No. I posted my story on wattpad when there was only, I think, around 200-500 filipino readers.

☆Have you experience being bash because of your work? If yes, how did you deal those negative comments?
-Yes, why would I waste my time defending myself when I didn't even do something to them? In short, let them be.

☆What is the hardest part of being a writer?
-Shifting a genre. I think writers should not only stick to one genre. Writers need to explore in order to hone their skills.

☆Can you give us tips on how to start writing a stories?
-Write first the plot and always ask why your characters do particular things and/or why their characteristics are like that. Set their goals in order to make your story move.

☆What do you think should be written on the short description to excite readers?
-Catchy phrases or just a short description about the story.

☆What did you do when you suffer from writer's block?
-Watch k-dramas and fangirling.

☆What is the ideal book cover should looked like to you?
-minimalist.

☆Define good story.
-You'll never forget a good story.

☆What inspires you on writing 'SADIST LOVER'?
-SCHOOL!

☆Is there any local/international artist that perfectly portait Mr. Lance Mariano in real life?
-No one.

☆Have you already written a book that close to your real life story? If yes, what is the title of the book?
-Cupid Gone Wrong

☆If given a chance that you'll be having a collaboration with other wattpad writers, who is it? Why?
-My writer friends. Because I'm close to them.

☆Who is your favourite author? And what makes him/her differ from the other writers?
-I usually answer this, but for now, I won't.

☆If you'll compare SADIST LOVER to a song, what is it?
-Your Song by Parokya ni Edgar

☆Can you imagine yourself writing a Fifty Shades of Gray like stories?
-Nope.

☆Why do you prefer writing in english rather than tagalog?
-I prefer writing in tagalong than in English though.

☆Can you translate-atleast two sentences-your favourite scene on the SADIST LOVER using your mother tongue? (Just for fun)
-I can't.

☆Motto as a writer.
-I don't write to compete, I write to be me.

☆What is your message to all aspirant writers who are dreaming to publish their work in the future?
-Write a story that you want to read. Write a story to please yourself. Love your characters. Don't mind the number of votes and reads. Just write and never let fame and success go to your head because you're a writer not a celebrity.