"What are some things you avoid while writing?"
"Yaoi for one. Nothing against it. If you write it, fine. But I'm not reading it."
"Are there any problems you as well as other writers come across while writing?"
"Sometimes writing the character to be something you don't generally see in fics. (EX: Good, bad, nice, mean) Basically polar opposite of what they might be normally."
"Do you think it better to be original while writing? or appealing to what your readers want?"
"A little bit of both. Give them what they want, but only if it works in your fic. And if its something YOU want, stick to your guns. People have a choice in not reading the fics they click on."
"Do you think someone could be a writer if they don't feel emotions strongly?"
"It depends on the emotions in question. I will say this, never write a fic when angry. It comes out sloppy, its pitiful, and no one will take your work in the future seriously. Some will even call you out on it in a review."
"Any advice to deal with writer's block?"
"Look for inspiration in music or music videos on youtube. Or even movies or favorite shows. You will be surprised what can kick start the mind when you want to write something, but don't have an idea on how to write it."
"Should you do research before you start writing any story?"
"Yes. When starting a fic, depending on the category, know the area you are writing about. Doesn't matter if its an anime, cartoon, comic, etc. Know your stuff before you write or no one will understand what the Hell you are writing. If you don't know, then the story will come out as crap!"
"What, in your opinion, is the biggest problem you come across while reading and writing, and how do you avoid it?"
"Ignore flamers. ALL OF THEM! They don't know what they are talking about and have never written a fic in their life. They come out hateful, spiteful people, who choose to "read" your work (if they even do is questionable), and proceed to trash talk you into quitting. Ignore them and focus on the people who love your work. They are the ones who matter. Not some anonymous a*** who judge your work, yet never written a damn thing in their own life. You know why? Because deep down, they know they suck at it, and yet don't even have the balls to try!"
"Any other advice for your readers?"
"Of course! As mentioned above, delete or ignore the flamers. Everyone else is find. Accept constructive criticism and listened to what people say and hear their opinion. Maybe you think "Huh? I never thought of that!" and make positive changes in your fic down the road."
"What is the most useful piece of information you could give to a writer if they asked you?"
"Play out what you want in your head like a movie. Envision what the characters will do, say, act, react, and ultimate think before typing it. Listen to music, watch movies, and basically absorb all the creative elements around you to make something you like to write, much less read. And above all else, trust yourself to write what you want. Accept other people's opinions, but you don't have to submit to them either."
"And one more thing...IGNORE FLAMERS! They put all of us down and try to ruin what we love to do. So ignore their dumb a***."