Chances are everyone’s walked into a conversation at some point that’s gone something along the lines of this: “The movie was better.” “How could you say that? Everyone knows the book is always better.” “I can’t believe they turned that into a television show -- it sucks.” Opinions on different genres of storytelling have … Continue reading Screen and Paper: The Contrasting Art of Storytelling

A little while back, I was fooling around with formatting and stumbled across an idea for a short scene between a man and a woman. This is what I came up with. Be sure to read through the explanation at the end to see my thoughts behind my writing ****** "Do you think I look … Continue reading Voices: A Short Story

I’d like to start this by thanking all of you. If you’re reading this right now, you’re interested in my work and want to support it, and I cannot express my gratitude. I love reading all your comments (whether it be a praise or criticism). It’s amazing to have such a supportive writing community and … Continue reading Behind the Pages: Scavenger Trivia

2017 is about to come to a close. It’s been a crazy year for everyone, filled with ups and downs. With the release of my debut novel, there have been many happy moments, but these were mixed among some pretty trying times. The beginning of a year can be a fresh start for many and … Continue reading New Year’s Writing Resolutions

It’s that wonderful time of year -- the holiday season! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or are just along for the ride, there’s no denying there’s something special about the last couple days of the year. In honor of the season, I’ve decided to do something special. I’ve done a few writing tags in the … Continue reading Holiday Writing Tag

If you’ve been pretty regular about reading my blog posts (thank you if you have, it means a lot to me!) you’ll know that I love theater. I’ve done a decent amount of productions and have been blessed to have seen more than my fair share of Broadway productions. As my writing and acting matured, … Continue reading Theater and Art

As much as it would have been nice to be born with the angelic surname of ‘Willow,’ in real-life that is not the case. Don’t get me wrong; I love my real last name (it’s definitely a conversation starter.) But having something a bit simpler would fix a lot of mispronunciations and mix-ups. My real … Continue reading My Decision to Write Under a Pen Name

Way back in June, Jordan from Just Write nominated me for an Author WIP Tag! Although it took me a long time to get to it, I did not forget. I'm finally ready to take on the challenge!  So, here we go! What is the working title of your book? Well, for a pretty long while … Continue reading Author WIP Tag

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 … Continue reading From Story to Script: My “Take” on Book to Movie Adaptations

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 … Continue reading Planners vs. Pantsers: The Eternal Debate