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Jack Wells

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in Huntington Beach, The United States
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Jack Wells is a burgeoning author located in Northern Utah. He has been writing on and off since grade school, though most of his early works are comprised of bad poetry and even worse song lyrics. Some of his more serious writing experience includes penning amateur reviews of movies, novels (multiple genres), and video games for various websites.

The chapter excerpt from "Monochrome Noir" in "Strange Stories: Vol. 1" marks his first physical publication of an original tale. "Monochrome Noir" started out as a short story, in answer to a publishing call, but is currently being expanded into a full-blown novel. It will be released in four parts, with the first part having been published in September of 2021.

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Jack Wells It's a simple question that requires a complicated answer. Realistically there is no "right" way to deal with writer's block. Especially since it can …moreIt's a simple question that requires a complicated answer. Realistically there is no "right" way to deal with writer's block. Especially since it can manifest in numerous ways.

Sometimes it's due to a lack of ideas, in which case all you can really do is wait. Brainstorm. See if anything in the real world sparks a concept.

Other times is due to just not being in the groove. The ideas are there, and you pretty much know where the story is going, but you're just not feeling it. And this was the hard one for me. For so many years, if it didn't "feel" right when I was writing, then I simply wouldn't write. The muse had to be hitting in just the right ways. Which, for me, rarely happens. So I was only writing when I was in the zone, which meant not a lot of writing got done. As long as you have the basic framework established, the best thing to do is just write. Even if it's perfunctory and bland. You can always come revisit later and make the flourish edits (which are easier to make once the gist is down anyways).

The third way in which it manifests for me is when I'm starting a new chapter. I may know exactly what will transpire, but I just can't think of the "best" way to kick it off. Again, the cure for this issue is just writing. Even if you start in the middle of the chapter and have to work backwards later. It's so much easier to add to things that are already there. And getting middle or end-of-chapter details may provide the needed inspiration to know exactly how it should all start.(less)
Jack Wells I honestly have no idea. Finalizing and publishing a book takes so much attention to detail, so I haven't even seen what's come out recently. Which is…moreI honestly have no idea. Finalizing and publishing a book takes so much attention to detail, so I haven't even seen what's come out recently. Which is a shame. I love reading, and truly need to get back to it. Finding the balance between reading and writing is proving difficult!(less)
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Monochrome Noir physical edition

Amazon informed me today that my physical edition of Monochrome Noir: Part 1 is ready to go!

Which is both exciting and nerve-wracking. The software for publishing on Amazon, while not perfect, is surprisingly robust and easy to use. So honestly, I don't have a lot of concerns for how the physical edition may turn out. That said, until I have it in my grubby little hands, I'm still going to be wor Read more of this blog post »
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message 11: by Juan

Juan Pablo hello there... thanks for the accept.


message 10: by C.W.

C.W. Ashley Hi Jack! Did you get a chance to read 'The Big Waste'? The sequel will be out soon!


message 9: by Jack

Jack C.W. wrote: "Hi Jack, thanks for accepting I hope you like my reviews (and my book)! :)"

My pleasure! Glad to have you on the friends list! I already perused some of your reviews and definitely enjoyed them!


message 8: by C.W.

C.W. Ashley Hi Jack, thanks for accepting I hope you like my reviews (and my book)! :)


message 7: by Jack

Jack Celine wrote: "Hi Jack! Thanks for the friend request. Our birthday is the best birthday ;D"

Truth! I hope we both have an awesome one this year!


message 6: by Cee

Cee Hi Jack! Thanks for the friend request. Our birthday is the best birthday ;D


message 5: by Emily

Emily Thanks for the friend invite. We do seem to have a few books in common don't we? :)


message 4: by Jack

Jack Ida wrote: "I love your "about me" description. Nicely explained."

Thank you Ida! I had something completely different for years, but just recently updated it to try and reflect more about who I really am. Glad it seems to have worked!


message 3: by Ida

Ida Norman I love your "about me" description. Nicely explained.


message 2: by Jack

Jack Milda wrote: "Sooo, are we related? ;)"

I was wondering the exact same thing! If so, I think I'm a pretty decent person to be related to!


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Milda Page Runner Sooo, are we related? ;)


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