Introducing articles I personally want to use as reference for my own writing [Creative Awards Impressions]

I am a writer who usually writes reviews for supplements and movies as part of my work.

I have already written my impressions of the Creative Awards on note several times.

The theme this time is returning to the basics. I wrote this while consciously aiming to write honest impressions. I hope you will continue to look upon my work kindly.

In today's article, I will introduce articles that I personally want to use as reference and study from when I write in the future. The reason is that I am still a work in progress and want to learn much, much more (laughs).

1. Living with your feet on the ground / Saki Yoshitama

The moment I read this work, I decided that when I resumed writing my Creative Awards impressions, this essay would absolutely be the first one I introduced.

Ms. Yoshitama is a professional writer and also works as an essayist.

Actually, for several years, I have admired her as someone who writes wonderful articles and essays.

I had hoped to introduce her work someday, but I never quite found the right opportunity. Since I am writing my Creative Awards impressions now, please let me take this opportunity to introduce her.

The reason I am introducing this essay is that the "common occurrences" unique to my profession were so realistic that I found myself nodding along from beginning to end.

In fact, the majority of my work is anonymous (without a byline), and it accounts for most of my income. Since people often have the image of articles that show up in search results, I am often surprised when people ask, "Oh, you write those kinds of articles?"

It is a look at the behind-the-scenes of the industry, or perhaps the compensation situation. By reading this work, you can get a glimpse of the "non-glamorous reality" that is hard to encounter unless you are in the industry.

Even though the emotional fluctuations are written with such care, the foundation of the writing is solid. It is like master craftsmanship to have a perfect foundation while balancing playfulness throughout. I was so impressed that I read it all in one go while nodding in agreement.

It was also good that by using delicious and cute sweets like "macarons" as examples, a "roundness" (a sense of softening the harshness?) was created in the sharp sentences.

I definitely want to learn this technique.

Many of my followers are also aiming to become essayists or writers. While using someone else's article as a reference is not everything,I think there is no harm in reading plenty of writing by wonderful people.

If I say this, I feel like I might get scolded with, "I have my own lactobacilli!" But even for those people, I really want you to read Ms. Yoshitama's essay. The reason is, of course, its readability.

Perhaps it is because the writing is built on a solid foundation.

Her writing is easy to read, I believe, because it is filled with various techniques to make it so (I haven't confirmed this with her, so this is just my speculation as a reader... sorry if I'm wrong), but it is actually a very difficult skill.

It is not just about readability. I feel that her way of life and her unwavering core shine brightly, no matter what perspective you look at it from.

② School Non-Attendance | Since that day when my heart's battery was at 1%. / Sayaka Kanzaki

This is written with great care regarding her daughter's school non-attendance. What is wonderful about this essay is that the daughter, who is the person involved, supervised it, and it also touches upon reference materials.

Talking about one's children can be a delicate matter, but because it was clearly stated at the end of the article that it had been checked by her daughter, I was able to read on with more peace of mind.

It was also good that it explained what an 'adaptive guidance classroom' is in a way that is easy for anyone to understand.

If fathers and mothers who are similarly worried about their children not attending school read this, it will surely be helpful. I have many fathers and mothers around me who have children who do not attend school, so if they are struggling, I would like to introduce them to Kanzaki-san's article.

I decided to introduce it this time because I felt it was a wonderful piece of writing with a high level of perfection, both as a helpful article for someone and as a piece of writing that gently supports those who are struggling.

③ If I watch all of Junichi Okada's movies, how close can I get to Junichi Okada? ~Prologue~ / Toshihiro Hashima

This is in the All-Category division. Hashima-san, whom I introduced in the past as a 'favorite writer,' is apparently taking on the challenge of writing an impression article about Junichi Okada.

Hashima-san is a writer who has written entertainment articles for numerous media outlets, including Real Sound Movie Department.

This article also analyzes the charm of the actor 'Junichi Okada' from every possible angle and introduces it carefully. Since Hashima-san himself is knowledgeable about martial arts, his martial arts x entertainment review articles are particularly passionate.

Surprisingly, he plans to write five articles for this, and will connect them in a thread as he updates. I have a feeling this will be quite a major work. The quality of the one article already published is high, and I can easily imagine it as a book.

I would definitely like to introduce this to Mine no Momijiba-san, who is writing impression reviews for the All-Category division.

④ The Great Gate of Cherry Blossoms ~Police Academy Story~ / Yayoi Yagami

This is in the Work Novel division. Yagami-san is a talented person who passed the 'intermediate selection' last year.

Also, since you like the popular artist #Atarashii Gakko!, I think you would get along well with my daughter.

Actually, I have only read up to "18 Years Old, Spring (2)" (Chapter 4), but I felt I wanted to introduce this while I still could, so here it is.

It is a profound work-life novel that is incredibly rewarding to read. The writing and the overall atmosphere exude dignity and style. The scene descriptions are also wonderful, making the imagery vivid in my mind.

Regarding the character settings, they were introduced on note. I felt that the character development for each individual was thorough. This is also something I can learn a lot from.

Last year, I also applied to the work-life novel category, and at that time, I had to spend a considerable amount of time researching things like laws and the work of lawyers.

I felt that this work must have required a significant amount of time for that kind of research.

I was also impressed by how thoroughly everything leading up to the police academy entrance ceremony was researched. The beginning of a novel is something writers worry about, but it is the most important part. Especially for web novels...! (That is where readers decide whether to keep reading or not)

In this work, the first 10 lines or so explain why the protagonist aspired to be a police officer, and so on. (I was impressed by these 10 lines—well, as expected, the way it is presented is also very skillful.)

Since it is structured so that you can grasp the main characters and the content of the story to a certain extent, I felt it was very easy to get drawn into the world of the story.

Also, there are legal discussions (yes, the Six Codes are expensive, aren't they? Since I studied at a junior college, I have an old copy at my parents' house), and there are many scenes where you can feel the thorough research into police work and the police academy, which is also educational.

I don't know enough to judge the quality of work-life novels, but I feel that works that convey the difficulty, the rewards, and the reality of the job are strong. In that sense, I felt this work satisfies various elements and is truly wonderful.

⑤ Isehara no Motoni / Konishi Kinoko-san

The lion seems to have awakened.

There is history, there is geography, and there is learning. It brilliantly elevates a grand "what is this story about?" into an entertainment piece.

The synopsis goes beyond a synopsis and is now mysterious. I used to think a synopsis was for writing a summary of the story. I felt, "What is this story about?" Could it be that I am being... tested right now?

I felt that his entertainment begins here.

Even so, is the model for Yokki, or rather, is he Konishi-san himself? Beyond the writing ability, it is the Konishi world in full swing. Beautiful women, women, and love at first sight. And the depth of his thoughts regarding bust tops is extraordinary. There are many aphorism-like lines as well.

Since there are many long lines of dialogue, I thought that if it were ever adapted into a visual medium, I would love for Masato Sakai, who is excellent at long speeches, to play the role.

Konishi-san is a famous person on note for building the major movement of "What are you talking about?" Recently, "What are you talking about?" has become a Kindle e-book.

Actually, I think writing "What are you talking about?" might be difficult.

Regarding that matter, Motsunikomi-san has written a thought-provoking note, so please check that out as well if you'd like.

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I thought I was good at writing impressions. Konishi-san's works have a feeling of slipping through your fingers even when you try to grasp them.

How should I write my impressions?

So, why did I introduce it? Because I felt it was one-of-a-kind in the sense that it is a work that draws you into its own world. The feeling that the world is wrapped in fog is also mysterious. I feel its charm deeply.

For now, Haru Shibuki has written a wonderful impression, so I decided to entrust my impressions to her.

Reading Haru Shibuki-san's impression, I finally realized that this work is a "tear-jerker."

Because I had interpreted it as "a story filled with his own unique humor and golden sayings... or rather, is it Konishi-san's story?"

Perhaps the interpretation changes depending on the person. If the story was devised to include all of that, I thought once again that Konishi-san is an amazing writer. (I apologize if I'm wrong.)

Even so, Haru Shibuki-san's richness of sensibility is truly wonderful. And she is so good at writing impressions!

Reading Haru-san's impression, I wondered. Who was the person I admired through writing?

Sayoko Mikuriya (Chako-san), whom I introduced before, and

Just like Saki Yoshitama, whom I mentioned above, I feel that the origin of my desire to 'try writing interesting prose' was Haine Kato.

As for male writers, I admired Mr. Kumagai, who wrote in his blog profile, 'I contribute to web media while naked, and I also create advertisements while naked.'

Reading Haru-san's impressions, I was reminded once again that the feeling of 'admiring someone' is wonderful.

I used to think I was good at writing impressions. After reading Haru Shibuki's impressions, I realized I'm no match for her. Haru Shibuki's impressions are so wonderful that I'm finally on the verge of tears here.

Haru Shibuki-san, please let me call you my master of reviews.

#WhatAreYouTalkingAbout

[Postscript]
My personal life and work are about to get busy for a while, so my pace of writing impressions will slow down.

Until things settle down, it looks like I'll be publishing my own work at a slow pace.

I might check reviews and comments on tales in my spare time. Thank you for your continued support.