Everyone has those words that make their skin crawl. Language has the ability to make you feel things. That’s what I love about being an author; we have the ability to conjure emotions with ink on paper. As you continue writing and learn what makes you tick as an author, you’ll find those words and …
My Editing Process
Within the writing process, one can find a few subsections. One of these sections is editing. I once thought of editing as extremely boring and time-consuming, but I’ve learned to view it a bit differently. One of the many writers I follow is Jenna Moreci (she’s a Youtuber with a hilarious sense of humor that …
Bookworm Reviews: The Orion Plan
Today, I’m trying something new! I’m going to start a series of blog posts called “Bookworm Reviews.” Every time I come across a really good work (or I get a request), I’ll do a quick review of it for you guys! All of the reviews will be SPOILER FREE, so don’t worry about that. Title: The Orion …
From Story to Script: My “Take” on Book to Movie Adaptations
Readers can either jump for joy or grimace when they hear these words: book to movie adaptations. On one hand, it can be unimaginably exciting to see your favorite characters come to life on a new platform. At the same time, many fans can get very protective of their favorites stories and have major complaints …
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No new ideas? No problem!
“Nothing. No ideas. Useless. Empty. Brain.” Hiro Hamada utters these extremely relatable words during Disney’s Big Hero Six. As a writer, I can completely understand the devastating feeling of wanting to work but having no inspiration to do so. It can be really frustrating and can easily result in falling into a rut. To prevent …
Planners vs. Pantsers: The Eternal Debate
There are two types of people in the writing world: Pantsers and Planners. They are both great writers, but both of them don’t fully understand the other side of the argument. If you’re aren’t already aware, these two terms are referring to how a writer prepares before they begin their book. A planner is someone …
Nominated for the Liebster Award
Let me begin by saying that I’m pretty new to the blogging community. I’ve read blogs for years, but only started one myself a few months ago. Even so, everyone has welcomed me with open arms. It’s such a great group of people that we have making up this community, and I’m so thankful to …
Writing Playlist
Playing music while someone is writing can have two consequences: making one distracted or helping one focus. Some writers have sworn off music altogether, others make it a daily part of their routine. For me, it varies and can depend on the type of mood I’m in. If I’m lucky enough to have laser-like focus, …
First Grade to Now Writing Comparison
I was cleaning out my writing cabinet a few days ago when I came across my very first manuscript. Not just the first one that actually had a coherent plot and decent characters -- I mean the very first story I wrote. To give you an idea of how long ago this was, this was …
Hidden Treasures
Out of the thousands and thousands of books written, there are some "diamonds in the rough" that I feel don't get the amount of popularity they deserve. If you're looking for something new, check out the list I've created below! - J. L. Willow Fantasy: The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley Dragonriders of Pern by …
J. L. Willow 