Welcome to the Wolfe's (Writing) Den
I’m J.C. Wolfe (or Jay C. Wolfe, hence the name of my blog). I’m a fiction writer and aspiring author of fantasy and science fiction novels.
This is my blog, where I share my thoughts on various creative writing topics, my original stories and poetry, and eventually information about my books.
Feel free to explore my site and follow my blog! I hope you enjoy your stay! Happy reading!
Who is J.C. Wolfe?
J.C. Wolfe is the artistic alter ego of a shy, nerdy 20-something-year-old biologist with a colorful imagination and a lifelong dream of being a fiction writer. She is a born-and-raised American, and after finishing grad school six thousand miles away in the exotic southern region of Brazil, she once again resides in her true home in California. Her favorite literary genres are fantasy and science fiction, and she hides behind a gender-neutral pen name while she weaves her endless thoughts and daydreams into stories meant to touch hearts and inspire the imagination of any soul who might cross her path.
Word of the Week
Word of the Week: Commensurate
Word: commensurate Pronunciation: kə-MEN-sə-rət / kə-MEN-shə-rət Part of Speech: adjective Definition: corresponding in size or degree; in proportion Source: Oxford Dictionaries Have you ever woken up in the morning and suddenly been hit by a distant memory you didn't...
Word of the Week: Erudite
Word: erudite Pronunciation: E-rə-dait / E-ryə-dait Part of Speech: adjective Definition: having or showing great knowledge or learning Source: Oxford Dictionaries By now, many of you have probably heard this word a few times before, assuming you follow news on books...
Word of the Week: Antediluvian
Word: antediluvian Pronunciation: an-tee-də-LOO-vee-ən Part of Speech: adjective Definition: of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood Source: Oxford Dictionaries Here's another word I discovered thanks to vocabulary flashcards. If you've ever stumbled...
Creative Writing Blog
What If? Writing Prompts: Fairy Tales I
Last week, I shared my thoughts on why I believe "What if?" should be every writer's favorite question. In the interest of running with that idea, today I'm opening a new segment on my blog based on this fascinating "gateway" question: "What If?" Writing Prompts! The...
Why “What If?” Should Be Every Writer’s Favorite Question
As creators who take great pride in their craft, all artists constantly need to address questions about their work, and writers are no exception. "What should I write about?" "Who is my target audience?" "How can I make this particular plot work?" At every turn, we...
Writer’s Toolkit: Index Cards
I've already used my Writer's Toolkit segment to talk about the advantages of keeping a journal and a pocket notebook. Now to complete the trio of handy note-taking tools, today's topic covers a utility that every prolific writer (especially novelists) should have...
Hot Off the Press
First Kiss
They say there's nothing like A first kiss, And thinking back on ours, I have to say they're right. Do you remember The magic we felt On that Valentine's Day? We stopped by the point Overlooking the garden. What a lovely view it was, Full of trees that stretched out...
On The Other Side
I don't know how I would get by, I don't know how I would survive, I don't know how I would face the coming days, If it weren't for you. I tolerate their harsh words. I endure the pain they inflict on me. I swallow my sadness. Because of you. I do get by. I do...
The Plane Spotter
(What If? Exercise: Read the description here.) That game always took me anywhere I wanted to go. I couldn't remember a time when I was happier. Capturing the clouds was all I ever wanted. So now I'm following those lifelong dreams. I will discover the real world....