Thinking about '30 Questions to Reveal Your True Self' | Time to Face Yourself
I found this article the other day,
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Driven by the desire to see my true self, I tried answering the questions!
Questions
What is your most frequently used writing tool? (PC, smartphone, notebook, etc.)⇒ PC, and sometimes a notebook.
Are you a morning person or a night owl when it comes to writing?⇒ Daytime person.
Is there anything you always drink while writing?⇒ Room temperature water or hot coffee.
Do you listen to music while writing? If so, what kind of songs?⇒ I don't listen to music while writing. If I listen to music, my focus gets pulled toward the music.
Are you the type to write everything at once, or the type to write a little bit at a time?⇒ I write essays all at once. I write novels a little bit at a time.
Do you like or dislike revising?⇒ I don't like it, but I treat it as a necessary task. Recently, I've also been getting help from ChatGPT.
When does the urge to 'write!' come to you?⇒ When I read someone else's writing (not limited to books) and get an inspiration.
Tell me one book that has most influenced your 'writing'.⇒ 'Thanks for the Latte!'
When you encounter what kind of human emotion do you want to write?⇒ Gratitude, feelings of appreciation.
When you are in a slump and can't write at all, how do you overcome it?⇒ I read a lot of novels with titles that catch my interest. I read until I get an inspiration.
In what kind of daily scenery do you find the seeds of a story?⇒ When I'm at a fast-food place or a cafe.
Do anger and sadness become energy for your creative work?⇒ Sadness can sometimes be energy, but anger is not energy at all.
What is your favorite word (or phrase)?⇒ 'Just being alive is a total win'
Is there a word or phrase you find yourself using as a 'habitual expression'?⇒ I asked my family and friends, but they said I don't really have one. I couldn't think of any specific words myself either.
Are you conscious of the balance between kanji and hiragana?⇒ I am conscious of it, but I haven't found a good balance yet.
Do you prefer long sentences or short sentences?⇒ Short sentences.
Are you conscious of the 'rhythm' of your writing?⇒ I am extremely conscious of it. Although I'm not very good at it yet...
Do you like to reread what you've written after some time has passed?⇒ I don't like to, so I have my family read it and ask for their opinions. Then I reread and revise it.
Do you remember the first thing you ever wrote?⇒ I don't remember...
Which of your own articles is your favorite?⇒ 'I was down,' which I posted on 4/30.
Do you care about reader reactions (likes and comments), or not?⇒ I care.
How do you feel when you receive a critical comment?⇒ I think I would feel annoyed at first, but I try to be grateful, thinking that they are pointing out my shortcomings.
What kind of existence are 'readers' to you?⇒ People who acknowledge my reason for being.
Is writing a 'job' for you? A 'hobby'? Or something else...?⇒ I hope to make it a job eventually, but for now, it's still in the realm of a hobby.
Are there any genres you would like to try in the future? => Historical pieces. I want to challenge myself with something based on the Chushingura.
Do you ever want to publish a book?=> I would love to publish one!
Do you want to influence someone's life with your writing?=> I always hope that I can at least give someone a little push.
What kind of writing do you want to be doing in 10 years?=> Writing that readers can relate to as if it were their own and empathize with.
Have you ever thought about quitting writing?=> Since it hasn't been long since I started writing seriously, I haven't thought about quitting at this point.
What does 'writing' mean to you, in a word?=> Letting others see inside my brain.
These are my honest thoughts right now.
There were many things I hadn't thought about or faced properly until now, and although it took time, it was a good opportunity.
It was a valuable experience.
Thank you very much 🙏