Why I’m Participating in Camp NaNoWriMo This Month
It’s April, which means that it’s finally time for Camp NaNoWriMo. A whole month to create your own word count goals and get writing. Are you planning on participating?
Category: Editorials
Why House-Elves Are Not a Metaphor for Transatlantic Slavery
House-elves are sometimes problematically seen as a metaphor for American and European slavery, but the brownie myth that inspired this creature reveals a more nuanced story.
Holding On to “Harry Potter”: Modern Myth, Common Tongue
No matter how much we argue about “Harry Potter”, it’s a phenomenon that brings us closer together and keeps us coming back for more.
We Didn’t Need the Americanized Versions of the “Harry Potter” Books
Americanizing books is still a common practice long after “Harry Potter” was released. But if, as readers, we’re able to take the whole wizarding world in our stride without ever having visited it, we should also be able to figure out that pudding is more than just a gelatinous treat and trainers are the same as runners.
Why I Believe J.K. Rowling’s Tweet was Transphobic
J.K. Rowling made headlines when she posted a controversial tweet in December of 2019. What’s next for the fandom?
You Can Be Critical of Something You Love… and Still Love It
Having and expressing negative thoughts and opinions toward J.K. Rowling and stories that exist in the wizarding world in general does not cancel out your identity as a fan.
Why I Was Excited About a Native American Wizarding School
What do you think about Ilvermorny’s roots being in Native American mythology? Journey to America with us as we guess Ilvermorny’s future.
Five Ways My Writing Style Has Changed from Reading “Harry Potter”
While writing for National Novel Writing Month, I realized that every step of my writing has been influenced by “Harry Potter”.
“Harry Potter” Meditation Imaginings
How has “Harry Potter” affected your mental health? Discover a new meditation technique that involves calming the mind and thinking of Hogwarts.
