Archetypes, Symbolism, Metaphor, Motif, Author/Poet J.A. Carter-Winward, Contraries and Contrasts, deconstruction, Human Nature, the Psyche, Jung, Light and Dark, Personal, Photography, Pink Floyd, Previous Post-Medium.com, Psychology, Subconscious, Trauma, Writers, Writing, Writing in Blood, Writing Life, Writing Process

It’s All Dark

J.A. Carter-Winward

Jung coined it — the “shadow.” The aspects of our personality that are either hidden from ourselves, or hidden from each other, either consciously or unconsciously. The Darth Vader to our Obi Wan; the Hyde to our Jekyll; the moonlighting stripper to our 4th grade teacher; the waning : - ( to our waxing : - ) moons. It’s… Continue reading It’s All Dark

The Word, Writers, Writing, Writing in Blood, Writing Life, Writing Process

Writing in Blood

J.A. Carter-Winward

On the Love and Hatred of Words Does it sound dramatic? Writing in Blood? Pretentious, even? It might to you. Especially if you’re a writer, professional or otherwise. If you’re not a writer, it might seem somewhat mystical. Writing is not mystical, it’s damn hard work. Now, the use of the word “damn” here is… Continue reading Writing in Blood

deconstruction, Poetry contest, Poetry Crit, Poets, Vita Brevis

Comment-a-Haiku Poetry Competition!

J.A. Carter-Winward

    This is my first post on my new WordPress writing blog, and how fitting it's a contest from one of my new favorite literary magazines, Vita Brevis. On this blog, I'll be deconstructing other writers' works, and writing about the writing process, from my perspective and experience. So today, in the comment thread,… Continue reading Comment-a-Haiku Poetry Competition!