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Book 26: The Big Time
The Big Time is a book I was excited to read but then ended up putting down. Looks like writing from the ’50s is just not my style.
Stories Are About Struggle
Stories are about struggle. This concept is easy to understand yet can be hard to implement. I take a look at why.
The Blake Snyder Beat Sheet: Inglourious Basterds
My Blake Snyder Beat Sheet for the film Inglourious Basterds.
Storytelling: A Study in Opposites Part III – Cobra Kai
In my final post in the “Opposites” series, I discuss how this idea of opposites, or dichotomies, is played out masterfully in the show Cobra Kai.
Storytelling: A Study in Opposites Part II
In my second post in this “Opposites” series, I look at more examples of the opposing dynamics in the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet.
Storytelling: A Study in Opposites
Good story structure boils down to a series of opposites, or dichotomies. One of the most important of these is the opening image and final image in a story.
Books 11-20: A Ranking
My ranking of books 11-20 on my list. The best and worst might not be what you think.
Why I Quit Social Media
Recently I quit social media and haven’t looked back. In this post I talk about my reasons and aim to reclaim my focus and attention.
The Blake Snyder Beat Sheet
The Blake Snyder Beat Sheet in the book Save the Cat! is an excellent guide to storytelling and story structure that I highly recommend to anyone interested in writing.