Q&A for How to Create a Strong Burning Charcoal Fire Without Lighter Fluid

There should not be a problem with using old paper to start your fire. I would use old newspaper or paper that you have in your shred pile. Be mindful of your location, as paper burns it tends to get lighter and can blow with the wind while still lit.

To a certain extent, yes. To an untrained palate it might not be that noticeable, but this is why certain woods are sought after for cooking (mesquite, hickory, etc.).

Yes, but they will burn very quickly.

You can use the paper bags, as long as they are not damp. You can use anything flammable, provided it is non-toxic.

Fatwood is the best wood possible for starting fires. Go right ahead.