This is a cool thread. Love the idea.
1) What inspired you to write your novel?
It was the build up from having watched and read a few power anime, manga, and light novels. Don't remember which ones specifically, sadly, since this novel have been in the works for a long while.
2) What motivates you to write?
The promise of telling myself a good story. The love of seeing a string of exciting words on paper (or a screen). Even when I have planned out a story, upon writing it I am usually not bothered when they grow in ways beyond what I expected.
3) The kind of atmosphere so you prefer to write in?
Alone at night. I am most productive at night. Unfortunately I don't have the luxury of oversleeping.
4) Who are your favorite characters from your novel and why?
I'm in a funny situation. When planning my story I had considered who will be my best and favorite characters. I am also set on making sure I like my MC (Za). Upon writing, even while I'm just in the early stages of my novel, they are already outgrowing me and I'm drawn more to another lead character but more of a support (Lucas).
5) What are your favorite genres?
Fantasy, action, slice of life, romance, psychological
Here is my first original story about a group of students fighting to top their school rankings (fantasy):