About Dr. Stuart Knott:
A lifelong fan of horror, science-fiction, and action films, I have spent much of my free time between working and studying writing stories of varying length and quality.
Having completed my PhD, I now apply my skills to critiquing the media I love so much and have been branching out into self-publishing my stories through Amazon.
What inspires you to write?
I’ve had many inspirations over the years from a variety of media but, despite my nearly eleven years in university education, my reading is actually quite limited as I like to stick to what I know and like.
Accordingly, much of my writing style is inspired by the works of Stephen King as well as events from my own life and some of the things and people I have experienced or met.
What authors do you read when you aren’t writing?
"It" by Stephen King is still my favourite novel but I am also partial to a number of other works by King, such as "The Stand" and "The Tommyknockers".
I am also partial to the "Red Dwarf" novels by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, and "American Psycho" by Bret Easton Ellis.
Tell us about your writing process.
Generally, the germ of an idea grows in my mind either from a dream or nightmare or just from observing or remembering events around me and imagining how they could be spiced up with an extraordinary situation. Then I'll jot down the general idea/plot of the story, draft out some character biographies and, from there, develop the chapter breakdown and sketch out an outline of the story.
For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
I do, yes. I generally mentally joust with myself, my characters, and my plots during quieter moments or while writing, especially when typing up dialogue. Characters quickly take a life of their own and it helps to encourage that and foster their personalities through actual dialogue.
What advice would you give other writers?
Just stay focused. We all have bad days and hit a wall and, while it's very important to take a break, it's equally important to get something, anything, written down. Even spending some time proof-reading or tweaking your concept and characters is time well spent, and it's better to have something rather than nothing, so don't be discouraged if you feel unproductive.
How did you decide how to publish your books?
I tried to go the traditional route but this is literally like walking into a brick wall as you never hear any feedback from literary agents or publishers so self-publishing through the likes of Amazon is the best (and, in some cases, only) option from some independent authors.
What do you think about the future of book publishing?
We appear to be living in that future right now as e-books and such are currently very popular and the go-to method for many readers. This is great for independent authors as it means you can quickly and efficiently get you name and your work out there for people to read.
What genres do you write?: Horror, Thriller, Science-Fiction
What formats are your books in?: eBook, Print, Both eBook and Print
Website(s)
Dr. Stuart Knott Home Page Link
Link To Dr. Stuart Knott Page On Amazon
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