Tim Ouellette is a multi-genre author who writes horror, fables, and non-fiction pieces on philosophy and history.
How long have you been writing and what got you started?
I’ve been writing off and on for about thirty years, working on projects in my spare time, traditionally publishing short works in the early nineties and then self-publishing. I’ve always been a voracious reader and it just seemed natural to me to start creating my own work.
What is the best piece of advice you have for new writers?
Never give up. I take breaks from time to time and it almost always recharges my batteries…but I never stay away for too long.
If you could go back and find yourself five years ago, what advice would you give yourself?
To be more adventurous in my writing, take more risks and really put myself out there.
How do you measure success when it comes to your writing?
I think success in writing goes beyond publication; it involves a persons character and growth, encompassing the changes one experiences every time they create a body of work.
Are you an outliner or discovery writer? Or somewhere in between?
I very rarely use outlines, I like to watch a story grow organically. The way I see it, if I’m surprised by how a story evolves my reader will be as well.
How do you deal with rejections?
I view them as stepping stones, ways to grow and learn about the craft of writing.
What are your writing goals for the next twelve months?
I’m 40,000 words in on an 80,000 word novel and am hoping to have it completed soon.
