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# Write Now With Erin Carrougher
- URL: https://justincox.com/blog/2023/01/write-now-with-erin-carrougher/
- Published: 2023-01-18T11:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-06-16T23:26:00.000Z
- Description: Today’s Write Now interview features Erin Carrougher, sales manager, dog mom, and author of AUGLAND.
- Author: Justin Cox
- Tags: Interview, #erin-carrougher

## Who Are You?

Hello all, my name is Erin Carrougher. I am a field sales manager, author, self-proclaimed chef, and dog mom to a handsome boy named Griffen.

I live in the greater Seattle area with my husband, Joe, and have been in the area most of my life. My [dystopian novels](https://www.erincarrougher.com/?ref=justincox.com) are based in the Seattle area and reference a lot of landmarks and areas I am familiar with!

## What Do You Write?

I began writing because I had an idea that I simply couldn’t get out of my head. What if our future dystopia is a corporate theme park? And now, here I am, with an entire series! (One published, one written, and one still simmering in the background.)

What I enjoy most about writing is expressing emotion. Sentences where characters feel something; short and to the point or drawn out with complex ideas and emotions. I love how the sentences themselves can mimic the emotions of the characters.

I hope my personality comes out in the way I write and structure dialogue and my sense of humor peaks through my characters.

## Where Do You Write?

I’m a sucker for cold weather, hot coffee, crackling fire, and a snoring dog in the background. That is my ideal writing environment. In reality, I tend to write wherever I am and whenever I have the free time to do so.

As for writing tools – I LIVE in OneNote. I draw, write, edit, and even create my characters there. It’s a great way to have all my notes and book details in one spot that is easily accessible to me.

## When Do You Write?

I write whenever I can write. Typically, I’ll spend a couple hours in the morning and a few more at night working on writing, editing, and research. I try not to force creativity, and if I feel like I haven’t quite created the story flow I wanted, I spend time on other things.

## Why Do You Write?

This one is tough! “Why do I write?” I think I write stories because it’s an outlet for me. Both reading and writing give me time to myself and allow my creativity to expand. It’s a happy place that I can look forward to returning to after a long day of work.

## How Do You Overcome Writer’s Block?

Oh, the worst thing to happen to any writer! Writer’s block. Actually, I think writer’s block is my mind telling me I don’t have it yet and to take a breath and do something else. That is typically when I do edits or research. At some point, the story returns and I have a clear vision of what should happen. While frustrating at times, sometimes the story needs time to develop.

## Bonus: What Do You Enjoy Doing When Not Writing?

Cooking! I love making homemade foods for family and friends. Lately, I’ve been into baking. Sourdough bread is my absolute favorite and I’m expanding to pastries!

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**My thanks to Erin Carrougher for today’s interview.*