Author Archives: J. Sevick

About J. Sevick

Just write.

Embracing Failure as the Key to Success

Posted on April 27, 2016 by J. Sevick

Why do you create? Maybe the answer appears easily to you, always ready and waiting somewhere between the steady rhythm of your heart and the tip of your tongue. To express yourself. To have fun. To share your wisdom with … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

Posted on January 29, 2016 by J. Sevick

Creativity is one of the most wondrous and mysterious aspects of the human experience. Seemingly unique to us amongst species, it serves no biological purpose in the struggle to survive, and yet it has played a powerful role in human … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Art of Language Invention by David J. Peterson

Posted on January 12, 2016 by J. Sevick

I’m not sure whether it’s an aspect of my love for the written word or a coincidental interest of its own, but language has always fascinated me. I’ve gone through many phases in my life trying to learn a multitude … Continue reading →

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Happy 2016!!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by J. Sevick

So, I’m still here, though I missed my usual maudlin (or motivational!) New Years post by a couple days. I hope the start of 2016 brings with it hope and encouragement for all of you–a new year, a new chance … Continue reading →

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Blog Update

Posted on October 16, 2015 by J. Sevick

So… did I mention how addicting fanfiction is? 🙂 It’s been a month since I updated, and all I can say is sorry. I’m pretty sure any regular readers have long since moved on, which is perfectly understandable. Anyone who … Continue reading →

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How Writing Fanfiction Can Make You a Better Writer

Posted on September 16, 2015 by J. Sevick

A lot of people have talked about the benefits of fanfiction—the lack of gatekeepers to allow beginning writers to dive right in, the built-in audience for support and motivation, the potential for growth and feedback—and all of these are absolutely … Continue reading →

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Developing Ideas: One Path from Idea to Draft

Posted on September 3, 2015 by J. Sevick

You start with an idea, a glimmer in your eye, a shimmer in the void, a vague sense of maybe… It may be a single image, a lone character, an interesting what if? You poke and prod, squint and twist, … Continue reading →

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On Fandom and Creativity

Posted on August 22, 2015 by J. Sevick

I believe this is the golden age of fandom. We could have a debate about the quality of current content versus the classics of old—certainly more is being produced today, and “nerd culture” is at its most mainstream—but that debate … Continue reading →

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Update on Wattpad–Complete!

Posted on August 13, 2015 by J. Sevick

Hi all, Just wanted to check in briefly and let you know that my “novel” on Wattpad is now completely posted! Check out the “My Books” tag above for the link, if you’re interested. 🙂 I’ve gotten a few more … Continue reading →

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Update on Wattpad

Posted on July 24, 2015 by J. Sevick

For those following along at home (after this long hiatus, I’m sorry), and considering using Wattpad for releasing your own fiction into the wild, I thought I’d give an update on how it’s going. The mechanics for uploading a chapter … Continue reading →

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