Instead of writing my movie review, I've been sitting here watching episode after episode of Fool Us, a British show where various British magicians try and fool Penn and Teller with their magic tricks. It's just forty-five minutes of magicians trying their hardest and I can't stop watching it. I have a fascination with magic … Continue reading The Magic in the World
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Necessary Excess
Stephen King recommended that after writing the first draft of your story, you should then cut out at least 10% during the initial editing process. This is to deal with the word bloat issues that most writers have. Usually, folks have a tendency to write way more than is necessary; too much dialog, too much description, just too many words. Luckily … Continue reading Necessary Excess
A Noir: In Three Parts
Part 1: Introduction Our hero stands not so tall above the grime and grit of the City. He wallows in the gutterstench and he has a grease slick smile that spreads like spilled oil. His words burn spark and inflame the coming conflict. More than anything, it's his ability to rub everyone the wrong way … Continue reading A Noir: In Three Parts
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