Simplicity and Reinventing the Wheel

I just watched Studio Ponoc’s “Mary and the Witch’s Flower,” and I thought it was solid. In my opinion, I saw a children’s story being made that was not trying to “reinvent the wheel.” In interviews with some that worked on the movie, they just wanted to create movies after Studio Ghibli closed down. I can relate to that as I wrote The Mustard Prince in the Condiment Kingdom with that same mentality. I just wrote something fun, entertaining, and with a focus on a simple story with memorable characters.

As an author, I still feel that I’m just scratching the surface. I’m still learning and utilizing what I’ve learned into my stories, especially at the time when I have to edit my work. Most recently, I just learned some new things about dialogue, for example. Because of that, I really don’t try to reinvent the wheel but just write about stuff that I like and enjoy. 

I don’t know how that is going to translate with readers though. I suppose that in order to find that out, then I have to become professionally published, which is the goal that I’m working towards. I can only hope that others will enjoy my works and give validity to what I’m working towards.