John Woolard

@JAWwriting (298)

United States • Age 54

Joined myLot 6 years ago

Published writer of a novel and a book of short stories. This blog is focused on advice for writing and showing some of my work.

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John Woolard's Discussions

Count Down to Halloween Music Video #3

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 28 Oct 21

Who could make a Halloween music video list without the king Tim Burton? This is the song "This Is Halloween" from Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVuToMilP0A

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Count Down to Halloween Music Videos #2

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 27 Oct 21

This one is more of a no brainer if you grew up with Mtv this is a Halloween classic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA&list=PLwkaWugZKzl6WVlhRgJEcn_eUN-Ol5ArW

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michael jackson

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Count Down to Halloween Music Videos #1

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 26 Oct 21

The song "Tainted Love" is very recognizable by its most famous cover by Soft Cell in 1981 which was composed by Ed Cobb and performed by Gloria Jones in 1964 but it took being covered by Broken Peach to turn it into a Halloween...

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Most Amazing Halloween Light ShowEver!

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 19 Oct 21

Tired of those boring decorations and pitiful Halloween light shows? This person went so beyond talented I feel he needs to make this a profession. His light show is the ending scene of The Matrix and "Wake Up" by Rage Against the...

halloween

matrix

rage against the machine

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Great RUSH Tribute

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 15 Oct 21

The band RUSH was the first concert I ever saw and I have been to more RUSH concerts than any other band. They have touched the lives of generations of rock lovers. Even though they are Canadians nothing shows this more than this...

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Charlie Watts; how do you say good bye

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 25 Aug 21

The Rolling Stones is one of the most well-known rock bands in the world, but now they are left with a hole. Charlie Watts may be the single most instantly recognizable drummer ever. Unfortunately, we lost him yesterday but I...

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An Amazing movie review.

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 22 Aug 21

Every few years a movie comes along which shines like a diamond among coal. Spectacular writing and direction blanketed in acting above what is expected from even amazing actors. The movie I mean here is: Reminiscence (2021)...

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hugh jackman

reminiscence

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R.I.P. Dusty Hill

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 28 Jul 21

Z.Z.Top and their beards were so iconic that they once turned down $1 Million dollars to shave it off for a razor commercial. Oh yeah, they also made some of the coolest music. You will be missed Dusty, I hope you have your...

zz top

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Words from a man...Neil Peart

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 21 Sep 20

It has been nearly 9 months now since the passing of the drum god, lyric genius, and true man of heart, Neil Peart (of RUSH). Over a full life he has given the world some of the deepest song lyrics ever written but in this time of...

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If you ever felt out of place in the body you were born...

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 22 Jun 20

If you ever felt you were born in the wrong gender, the wrong body, the wrong in any way please enjoy this wonderful song from one of the greatest showmanship bands from America. The lead in this song and the guitarist were born...

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transgender

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One of the best replies in history.

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 27 Apr 20

Backstory: The Beastie Boys started the first 75% of their careers as obnoxious jerks (PGed down for this site). They were drunken fools who acted like women were just objects; one song going as far as stating they need girls to...

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1980's American Punk music

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 30 Nov 19

Believe it or not but American Punk was not always scream and party. There was a time it actually was a voice against the man and this guy was one of the kings of American Punk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAoh_yteKkc

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The Mystical Maiden - a micro story, fantasy

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 28 Nov 19

The beast galloped with pride following the scent of maiden. Its single horn glowed with its joy. He was laughed at, teased, humiliated but never once would he let his blessing mates change his mind: a maiden is not a long-lost...

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A life Unsung - a poem by John Woolard in memory of Chris Cornell

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 28 Nov 19

Falling into a blackhole words strung out with more emotion than any others ever heard. A life unsung and the notes unheard with you gone mean more than all the music ever heard. Tomorrow never comes but yesterday will always be...

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RIP Ric Ocasek

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 16 Sep 19

The world has lost another music pioneer. Ric Ocasek was the front man and a founding member of the Cars. Fortunately he was alive to be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year. You will be missed. Thank you for all...

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1 min poem. Freestyle writing.

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 8 Sep 19

The flames are choking me Smoke for breath Choking me to death A carbon dioxide sea. The earth is dying The trees are gone No more Amazon The future is crying.

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writing

writer

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Chaos: a single typing wih no editing poem

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 10 Aug 19

Over and Over the coin flips Chance rules when fate hits Moments of control mere blips Till you fall in chaos' pits Again and Again you want control but you find you only fall a little puppet; fate's doll to be played like a...

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Movie Review

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 22 Jul 19

Not often in modern movie making does a great ghost story come about but I must recommend anyone who loves a good ghost story which actually has a plot to watch "I Still See You." The Movie is set 10 years after an event that...

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ghost

story

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Most known actor you wouldn't recognize.

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 21 Jul 19

There are actors that everyone recognize but then there are actors who no one could pick out of a line up due to such short or bad careers. Then there are actors who everyone would recognize on screen and praise that persons...

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Characters out of Character (vol. 1)

John Woolard @JAWwriting (298) • United States 1 Dec 18

For this I am going to introduce you to some actors who may be known for a certain type of character but have stepped out of their norm to give us some truly unique characters. First let me explain my personal three levels of...

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