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Interview with Douglas Smith

Published 2014-05-14.

What is your writing process?

I am a SOTP (seat of the pants) writer. Sometimes I will sit down and just write 500 words and then there are times when I will sit down and write 3,000 words. The funny thing is no matter how many words get written it never feels like a lot and it never feels like a long time has elapsed.

What is the greatest joy of writing for you?

For me I have found writing to be fun and enjoyable because I love to read and I love storytelling. A good story, a bad story, or anything in between. I love the way characters come alive on the pages as you read and write.

Describe your desk

My desk would be my version of organized kaos, except for when I am writing. When I am writing I tend to have a clean desk because I do not wnat to be distracted by shiny things on or around my work area..

What motivated you to become an indie author?

I think that the complete control over your project is what motivated me to become an indie author. I can take my work in any direction I want with complete control. That's powerful.

How do you approach cover design?

I have experience with graphic design so I like to design my own covers. I like to keep them simple with two or three colors if possible.

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The Black Don Part 1 by Douglas Smith

Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 25,580. Language: English. Published: May 24, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » African American fiction » Urban life

(5.00 from 2 reviews)

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