THE WRITE PATH with Tricia Drammeh

Tricia Drammeh

Welcome to Tricia Drammeh Week. A few months ago, I stumbled over this neat blog written by someone with plenty of good sense, featuring a variety of topics, presented in a fabulously entertaining way. Then I noticed the website’s owner is an author and a reader/reviewer — two of my favorite people rolled into one. I’m thrilled to welcome as a guest, not once but twice this week, Tricia Drammeh.

Tricia is the author of Better Than Perfect, a heart-warming book about how change can be good. Check it out — it’s received some glowing reviews.

So let me hand over my mic. The next voice you’ll hear will be Tricia’s.

1. What made you want to be a writer?

I decided to be a writer because I love reading so much. I love to escape into a fantasy world, and since I’ve been making up stories in my head for as long as I could remember, it seemed like a good idea to finally write them down.

2. What is the toughest part about writing?

The toughest part about the art of writing is sitting down and doing it. My greatest weakness is my tendency to procrastinate, especially when the words aren’t flowing the way I’d like them to.

3. Have you experienced an aha moment, a piece of advice or a moment where something fell into place?

Well, my aha moment goes back to my previous answer. I sometimes went for weeks without writing a single word and blamed my lack of productivity on writer’s block. The resulting guilt and self-loathing made it even harder to get back to the keyboard. Though I’ve read advice from other authors who tell writers to write no matter what, I never believed it was possible. How can I write if I’m not in the zone? A few weeks ago, I was discussing the cycle of writer’s guilt with a friend of mine, and we came up with the idea of a 200-word-per-day writing challenge. It doesn’t sound like much, but I’ve found that once I complete my requisite 200 words, I’m usually in the mood to keep writing. I have a sense of accomplishment each and every day, and don’t have to struggle with guilt.

4. Whose style do you admire, or is there a line you wish you’d come up with?

I admire so many authors, but Anne Rice and JK Rowling come to mind first. They have very different styles, but are both masters in the genres they’re known for.

5. Describe your ideal reader.

This is a really tough question. Since I tend to skip from genre to genre, it’s hard to choose a specific type of reader. I can say that in most of my books, I rely heavily on humor, though I wouldn’t consider myself a comedic author. So, I guess my ideal reader would have to have a good sense of humor.

Author Bio:
Tricia Drammeh is a wife, a mother of four children, and an author. She lives in New Hampshire with her family. When she isn’t writing, she can be found devouring books, chasing cats, and consuming vast amounts of coffee.

Links:
Website: www.triciadrammeh.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorTriciaDrammeh
Twitter: twitter.com/TriciaDrammeh
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