Indie Author Friday – Vicki B. Williamson
What made you want to be a writer?
Originally, I didn’t know I wanted to be an author. I was messing around with writing with a friend who was taking a writing class—doing prompts, etc.—and I began a short story which ended up becoming my first novel. I didn’t know I could write a novel at the time.
I continue to write because I’m proud of it, and it feels good when the writing flows.
Most Indie Authors have day jobs beyond their writing. Do you, and if you do, how do you balance writing, work, and life in general?
I do have a full-time job beyond my writing. Some days, I don’t write at all and others I write quite a bit. I try and write everyday even if it’s just 100 words. Anything to move the story a little bit forward.
In the books, what was your inspiration in writing it?
I’ve had different inspirations in my novels. Finding Poppies was art, Key of the Prophecy was lore…in my current work in progress, the inspiration began with the bible. Now, two manuscripts in on a trilogy, it’s pretty far removed from that, but that’s where it began.
Do you have any projects coming up that we should keep an eye out for?
Yes. My fantasy trilogy that I’m working on.
Do you have any advice for writers that are just starting out?
Believe in yourself and keep writing. Remember the first draft of your story is for you alone so it’s okay if it’s not perfect. Quit editing and just keep writing—get the story down. Edit later.
Vicki’s links
Vicki B. Williamson’s Amazon Page