Horrid Results of Unexplored Consequences
In Screenplay, Syd Field remarked that a typical newbie screenwriter comes to his class with an idea for a screenplay. Then, Field tries to hash out the idea with the student to turn it into a...
View ArticleEveryone on a Facebook Must Read This
I just read an e-mail from E-zine Articles training on ten usage mistakes. I’m not naming names, but I see many of these everyday in my status update feeds, and it absolutely drives me insane. I see...
View ArticleSoul Screamers: Awesome and Getting Better
Rachel Vincent’s Soul Screamers series started out awesome, and keeps getting better. A recap, for those of you unfamiliar with it, with as few spoilers as possible: In the first book, My Soul to...
View ArticleHow Do I Know Exactly What’s Going to Happen Next? This Movie Opened Yesterday!
There is a horrible truth to be discovered by people who study the underlying structure of their favorite books and movies. This secret explains why my daughter’s two favorite movies are The Lion King...
View ArticleThe Audacity of Some People!
I just received the following e-mail: Hi there, My name is [REDACTED]. I am currently working as a Online Marketing analyst and need some assistance. I am looking for an experienced content writer, who...
View ArticleHow Self-Delusion Lead to an Alien Invasion
I love a good villain. I remember being disappointed that Loki was going to be the villain in The Avengers. I was hoping for a more famous villain. However, that was before I watched Thor and...
View ArticleMaster Splinter’s Unexplored Backstory
Hollywood has an obsession with happy endings. And here, I’ve posted about how the film industry often glosses over horrid consequences of the characters’ actions to achieve a happy ending. This...
View ArticleThings I Wish I Had Known in School
When I was in seventh grade, I had to write my first research paper. Back then, we were only expected to write a summary — a restatement of facts in our own words. Most of the paper should be...
View ArticleRole-Playing Campaigns I’d Like to Run
When I first started to write seriously, I didn’t think that I’d ever write professionally. I didn’t know how a writer came up with ideas for short stories, novels, or screenplays. Or magazine...
View ArticleKnow the Rules Before You Break Any
I learned the value of Picasso’s advice before I became a serious writer, though I didn’t know it as sound advice. I just thought it was good sense. I learned the value of this reading John Gardner’s...
View ArticleHe-man Meets Yoda
I don’t know why my audio play isn’t more popular on YouTube. He-man meets Yoda for crying out loud! Plus, I do all the voice work. Enjoy! Filed under: Uncategorized
View Article5 Room Dungeon, Room 2: Roleplay/Puzzle Challenge
The best part of the 5 Room Dungeon Model is that it creates a well-rounded dungeon. The model takes advantage of the “RP” part of RPGs. While most gaming groups naturally devolve into Monty Python...
View Article5 Room Dungeon Model, Room 3: Red Herring
Tabletop RPGs are run by people, not computers. That means there is truly an infinite, unlimited open world in these things. In computer or console RPGs, there is a limit to where and what we can...
View ArticleNew Look
I started back to blogging with good intentions, but they seem to have fallen short. Well, that’s okay. Today’s a new day. I am going to finish up the series on the Five Room Dungeon Model soon, no...
View ArticleThe Unique Me
Everyone has something to offer when it comes to writing. I’ve read numerous books on bettering writing, and a lot of them say that in order to make it in the writing arena you should tap into...
View ArticleWebcomic!
I never thought about writing comics. One fateful day, I had an idea previously discussed here. Originally, the audio drama Darth Goofus was to be a 12-issue limited series comic book. However, I had...
View ArticleWhy Bibisco is Not for Me
Let me start this post by saying I really, really liked Bibisco. And I wanted so badly to make it my software tool of choice for outlining and writing early drafts of fiction. I really, really wanted...
View Article5 Room Dungeon, Room 4: Boss Monster
It’s been a while since I’ve written this series. I started out pretty strong, then waned off as I worked hard on writing that I actually wanted to SELL as opposed to give away for free. But, hey,...
View ArticleFighter for the Future
I discovered Melissa Kane and this thought-provoking gem this evening in a Facebook group on writing. I’m very glad I did! The ending is a throwback to one of my original inspirations, “The Twilight...
View ArticleMaking the Stakes Personal
Most of the gatekeepers into entertainment and publishing can shut down every pitch with a single question: “Why should I care?” You have a suave superspy who can keep his head in any situation put...
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