What Lies Within ~ 2015
James,
Thank you for taking your time for me ~
Who are your influences?
I was introduced to books at a young age, but the two authors that made the biggest impression on me were Ray Bradbury and Stephen King. Ray was the first author where words came to life. And Stephen King is a master storyteller. Nowadays, I read voraciously in nearly all genres.
When did you begin writing?
I wrote lots of bad short stories as young as elementary school. And even more bad stories in high school. After college, I moved out to Los Angeles and worked as a TV writer after toiling in lots of bad jobs. I love teleplays and the use of sound and juxtaposition, but there’s nothing more pure and direct than the relationship between a reader and a writer.
How do you come up with your stories, characters, character names, POV, etc?
I’m
generally an idea person rather than a character person. I mull over a ‘what
if’ scenario. One of the hardest things, at least for me, is finding the right
POV. Is it first person or 3rd? I want to make sure I’m telling the
story from the best possible angle.
Do
you work from an outline?
Yes!
I would love to be one of those writers who attack the page with nothing else
but a character on a mission and finding the story along the way. With my
screenwriting background, I focus on the acts and arc of the story. I do
outline, but not too detailed – just enough to know that I’m traveling, for
example, from Los Angeles to Denver, and then from Denver to Chicago, and from
Chicago to New York. I don’t know exactly how I’ll end up in those places, but
knowing where I’m going is critical.
Tell
me about your favorite scene in your novel(s).
It’s
hard to have a favorite scene, because each scene should move the story forward
and serve a purpose. That’s a cop-out answer, but true. The best scenes, I
guess, are where the main character is moving from his or her comfort zone and
into new territory.
Can
you tell us a little about your writing philosophy?
Don’t
write if you can help it! Believe me, this is not a career choice. It’s more a
career calling. If there was ever anything else that I was passionate about, I
would’ve done it – and gladly. It can be a world of hurt and rejection. Really,
the only thing that makes it worthwhile is the act of putting words on a page.
You hope the pages find readers, but you never know.
Have
you ever tried writing in any other genres?
Yes.
I usually write thrillers, but I’ve written other genres, too. Nothing out
there yet, but hopefully. A good story is a good story.
Do
you have any interesting writing-related anecdotes to share?
n/a
Do
you listen to music as you write?
I
do, but I can’t listen to anyone singing lyrics, as my brain tries to figure
out what they’re saying; I can only listen to unadorned music – sometimes
electronic, other times symphonic or jazz.
On the behalf of my reader's, I thank you Jim for taking your time with us.
Thanks for taking the time to review and check out my book!
There are a lot of other distractions and entertainment avenues to explore, so
the fact that someone is taking their hard-earned down time to check out “What
Lies Within” is really gratifying. I hope to earn the reader’s trust!
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Connect with James
I
am a creative professional with over ten years of experience in
digital, business and creative writing, providing cross-media content
solutions. As a former television writer with produced credits
including “Smallville” and “Crossing Jordan,” I worked with a team of
writers pitching, crafting and following ideas from concept to script to
final episode. This necessitated the ability to deliver within tight
deadlines, on budget, while integrating notes from various
stakeholders. I love brainstorming ideas for seemingly intractable
problems.
I have since entered the digital world and worked with companies such as NBC.com and the health care industry copywriting, blogging and editing.
I have also taught screenwriting at UCLA Extension, which focused on the art of short films, where through lectures, assignments and screenings, I guided students towards the completion of a short script.
I continue to learn about the ever-evolving world of social and content marketing, and my goal is to take my love of storytelling and help corporations tell their own stories, as well as continuing to write my own.
To check out a list of my professional writing credits, check out my IMDb.com page.
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~ James Morris ~
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