By Hayley Belfrage
When I was a little girl, becoming a writer had never
even crossed my mind. Even at the ripe young age of fifteen, I still do not
know if that is where I want my life to lead, however, I know it is now a
possibility. Writing my trilogy, “The 4975,” I was constantly faced with an
adversity in every new chapter. I had many different visions of what could
happen to Hunter, Eamon and the ones around them if I penned every possible outcome.
When I got the confirmation email confirming the
trilogy will be published with Ravenswood Publishing. It was all I could do not
to run up and down the street crying with joy. Hang on, I actually did that. (I
was home alone at the time.)
What do I do to get inspired? Listen to music. All
types of music, but my favorites include the works of a young Delta Goodrem,
Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris, HAIM, M83, Sarah McLachlan, and Celine Dion.
Ballads from a wide variety of musicals also appear on my playlist. The biggest
question I get asked in regards to inspiration is how.
How did I get blessed with the idea for the “4975?”
How did I find the time to sit down and write, between juggling my friends, extra-curricular
activities and a fully-fledged academic education? The answer is simple, dear
friends and fellow writers; if it is meant to happen, I promise you that it
will.
The most valuable advice I can offer is to draw from
your own experiences - that way, you will know and comprehend what your main
characters understand.
Happy writing!
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Hayley Belfrage can be found on Instagram:
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