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If you’ve never questioned my sanity, you might be after reading that title. But I bet that I can say four…
Month: June 2016
Lilliann, The Inventor
“Now, Lillian,” Daddy said, squinting through the rain on the car windshield, “I want you to remember that moving was not an easy task. I had to… Read more “Lilliann, The Inventor”
The Best Movies for Storytelling
I’m low key in love with movies. Okay, not low key. I really love movies. And I’m as crazy eclectic with my movie love as I am… Read more “The Best Movies for Storytelling”
What Aaron Sorkin taught me
I’m a huge political junkie, if you can’t tell. Normally I spend a lot of time during an election year, even the mid term elections, glued to… Read more “What Aaron Sorkin taught me”
Idiosyncracies, how to use them and why your character needs them
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This is an often overlooked and sometimes misunderstood part of creating a character. Too often we talk about a characters strengths,…
Golden Eyes
It had seemed like such a simple thing to compliment Martha on the dragon tattoo on her left ankle. I’d always liked tattoos, and her’s was especially… Read more “Golden Eyes”
A Review of Bo Burnham, Make Happy
The darling husband and I are big on stand up comedy. I, in particular, love musical comedy, like Weird Al and Stephen Lynch. (That’s the only thing… Read more “A Review of Bo Burnham, Make Happy”
My Grandmother, My Heritage
I don’t get on with my mother, I might have mentioned that before. I really don’t talk to most of my blood family, really. I love my… Read more “My Grandmother, My Heritage”
Protagonist vs. Good Guy
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Last week, we talked about what an antagonist doesn’t have to be. This week, we’re going to talk about the one…
Alarms
Vivian trudged from her last class of the day, feeling sore. There was no rest in sight for her. The night would consist of a few hurried… Read more “Alarms”
