Post by celebkiriedhel on Dec 17, 2010 22:53:56 GMT -5
Questions:
Pick 12 questions and make a mosaic. Feel free to add questions and ideas to this thread.
Pick up to 20 questions to answer (i.e. an extra 8 over the top of the mosaic) in longhand as well.
1. How did you start writing, i.e. What happened that made you realise that writing was your thing?
2. What's your absolute favourite story?
3. What do you eat/drink while writing?
4. Who is your favourite character in fiction?
5. Who is your favourite character of your own?
6. Which book has had the greatest impact on you (eg moved/disturbed/thrilled/made you cry)?
7. What is your favourite qutoe?
8. What word/phrase describes you best?
9.Tell us about yourself - What you do for a living
10. Tell us about yourself - Your interests,
11. Tell us about yourself - Where you live
12. Tell us about yourself - Your non-sim hobbies
13. Do you have other creative pursuits that affect how you tell your stories? (Such as photography, creative writing, etc.)
14. Why did you start creating and posting sim stories?
15. Do you use Maxis pre-made sims, original sims, sims based on other sources (TV, movies, books, other games), or some combination of these? Why?
16. How long does it take you to create a new character for a story?
17. Do you have one character that frustrates you more than any of the others?
18. Do your characters have their own theme songs?
19. Do you like using aliens, vampires, zombies or any other non "normal" characters?
20. Do you usually create backstories for your characters?
21. If it were possible, would you carry out "romantic interactions" with any of your characters?
22. How emotionally attached are you to your characters?
23. Do you have a favorite character/family?
24. Are there any stories in particular that have inspired your storytelling?
25. How long does it usually take you to prepare a story update?
26. Show and tell: Please show us your workspace (a photograph, if possible, or just describe it), and tell us about the conditions you prefer to work in. Do you have any bizarre habits or rituals?
27. Can you give us any hints about what is coming up in your stories? (Oh, come on...)
28. In your opinion, what makes a good story? What do you like to read in other people's stories?
29. How far do you plan storylines in advance?
30. Do you find yourself playing favorites with your characters? If yes, then who and why?
31. Have you ever written something that you really wish you could change when you look back at it?
32. Were you ever surprised at a character's popularity among your fanbase?
33. Is there anything else you would like to add?
34. What have you written so far - and where can we find it (URL/Publication)?
35. First Name:
36. Favorite Food:
37. Favorite Color:
38. Favorite Weather:
39. Favorite Drink:
40. Dream Vacation:
41. One of the things I love most in the world:
42. One of my hobbies:
43. Currently reading:
44. If you had one wish:
45. One Word That Describes Me:
46. Something Else:
47. Who is your favourite author?
48. What is your favourite book?
49. What was your favourite book in childhood?
50. Do you have any hobbies and/or talents outside of writing?
51. How do you like to handle romantic relationships in your story? Do you have a general approach, or is the approach tailored to the characters?
52. Describe a time when you've had a block and how you got past it.
Pick 12 questions and make a mosaic. Feel free to add questions and ideas to this thread.
Pick up to 20 questions to answer (i.e. an extra 8 over the top of the mosaic) in longhand as well.
1. How did you start writing, i.e. What happened that made you realise that writing was your thing?
2. What's your absolute favourite story?
3. What do you eat/drink while writing?
4. Who is your favourite character in fiction?
5. Who is your favourite character of your own?
6. Which book has had the greatest impact on you (eg moved/disturbed/thrilled/made you cry)?
7. What is your favourite qutoe?
8. What word/phrase describes you best?
9.Tell us about yourself - What you do for a living
10. Tell us about yourself - Your interests,
11. Tell us about yourself - Where you live
12. Tell us about yourself - Your non-sim hobbies
13. Do you have other creative pursuits that affect how you tell your stories? (Such as photography, creative writing, etc.)
14. Why did you start creating and posting sim stories?
15. Do you use Maxis pre-made sims, original sims, sims based on other sources (TV, movies, books, other games), or some combination of these? Why?
16. How long does it take you to create a new character for a story?
17. Do you have one character that frustrates you more than any of the others?
18. Do your characters have their own theme songs?
19. Do you like using aliens, vampires, zombies or any other non "normal" characters?
20. Do you usually create backstories for your characters?
21. If it were possible, would you carry out "romantic interactions" with any of your characters?
22. How emotionally attached are you to your characters?
23. Do you have a favorite character/family?
24. Are there any stories in particular that have inspired your storytelling?
25. How long does it usually take you to prepare a story update?
26. Show and tell: Please show us your workspace (a photograph, if possible, or just describe it), and tell us about the conditions you prefer to work in. Do you have any bizarre habits or rituals?
27. Can you give us any hints about what is coming up in your stories? (Oh, come on...)
28. In your opinion, what makes a good story? What do you like to read in other people's stories?
29. How far do you plan storylines in advance?
30. Do you find yourself playing favorites with your characters? If yes, then who and why?
31. Have you ever written something that you really wish you could change when you look back at it?
32. Were you ever surprised at a character's popularity among your fanbase?
33. Is there anything else you would like to add?
34. What have you written so far - and where can we find it (URL/Publication)?
35. First Name:
36. Favorite Food:
37. Favorite Color:
38. Favorite Weather:
39. Favorite Drink:
40. Dream Vacation:
41. One of the things I love most in the world:
42. One of my hobbies:
43. Currently reading:
44. If you had one wish:
45. One Word That Describes Me:
46. Something Else:
47. Who is your favourite author?
48. What is your favourite book?
49. What was your favourite book in childhood?
50. Do you have any hobbies and/or talents outside of writing?
51. How do you like to handle romantic relationships in your story? Do you have a general approach, or is the approach tailored to the characters?
52. Describe a time when you've had a block and how you got past it.