How do you keep that creative fire burning in the amphitheater we call our skull? When the spark is burning bright, it’s easy to build up whatever it is you’re writing, and do it well. What do we do then, when creativity flees from the mind? That happens frequently in the realm of writing, andContinue reading “5 Ways to Block Writer’s Block”
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3 Tips for Screen Writing
It can become an overwhelming task to create a new, invigorating idea. Pressure is on all the time to make the next big thing. What’s more, often director, producers, project managers, and editors tell you “new” isn’t what people want, but the same old story told another way. To be truly creative and still beContinue reading “3 Tips for Screen Writing”
4 Life Lessons From Wizard of Earthsea
When I was a young man I was introduced to LeGuin’s epic fantasy tale, A Wizard of Earthsea. From the sweeping vistas of the Archipelago, to the deep mysticism and authority of the magic in Earthsea, I loved everything I found in her amazing work. But one thing stood out to me above all theContinue reading “4 Life Lessons From Wizard of Earthsea”
Fostering Creativity
Writing is an involved process. How do you keep that creative fire burning in the amphitheater we call our skull? When the spark is burning bright, it’s easy to build up whatever it is you’re writing, and do it well. What do we do then, when creativity flees from the mind? That happens frequently inContinue reading “Fostering Creativity”
Writing: Creating New Ideas
For screen writers, it can become an overwhelming task to create a new, invigorating idea. Pressure is on all the time to make the next big thing. What’s more, often directors and producers tell you new isn’t what people want, but the same old story told another way. To be truly creative and still beContinue reading “Writing: Creating New Ideas”
Six Things To Do During the 2020 Pandemic
Quarantine has come to most cities and states as a result of the COVID 19 outbreak. With local and state governments issuing stay at home and shelter in place orders, many of you may already have been stuck at home for weeks. Beyond the difficulty of working from home, or being laid off, there isContinue reading “Six Things To Do During the 2020 Pandemic”
Seven Lessons From The COVID-19 Pandemic
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious trouble throughout the world. Economic turmoil, food and supply shortages, and strain on the medical community. While in a quarantine from this pandemic, you may have spent some time laughing at toilet paper memes. But there is a lot to learn from the response your government and yourContinue reading “Seven Lessons From The COVID-19 Pandemic”
4 Reasons You Are Wrong About Skywalker
There are lots of people out there who think Luke Skywalker’s rise to power wasn’t realistic. First off, it’s a movie, so do yourself a favor and suspend your disbelief for two hours. But second off, there is plenty of evidence that suggests Luke had tons of training in the Force before his final faceContinue reading “4 Reasons You Are Wrong About Skywalker”
3 Reasons You are Wrong About Sci-Fi Tropes
Science fiction is often measured by its tropes. Either the critics of the genre are hyper focused on the presence of them, or the absence of them. Hey, they have their reasons, I get it. You wanna see something new, so you bash on something when you see an old trope show up. But justContinue reading “3 Reasons You are Wrong About Sci-Fi Tropes”
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