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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.
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft
My initial thoughts on Mary Wollstonecraft’s feminist work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.
The Sci-Fi Novel Blog Moves To A New Home
I’ve moved The Sci-Fi Novel blog to this website, where I’ll continue my journey through the best science fiction of all time.
Book 24: The Minority Report
My review of the short story The Minority Report, a must-read sci-fi classic.