What If You Didnt?
A little inspiration, from a creator I know nothing about. About how the right way to do a thing is not always the right way.
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Last Call
An ending. An arbitrary ending, but an ending nonetheless. A chance to start again. To do something different. Where are we off to this time, Boss?
Have Fucking Fun
A few words about goals, direction, moving forward with purpose, making a plan, sticking to to. Oh yeah, and having fucking fun.
Other People: A Short Story
“You see, nobody called me Sir back then. I was starting to like the sound of it.” A tale about identity and what we learn about ourselves from the lives around us.
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The Rules of Romance
What the repetitive structure of romantic comedies can teach us about conflict, character and how to write a believable love story.
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Old Poisons: A Short Story
“I want you to kill my husband.” Most clients beat around the bush for a good half-hour before getting to the point. Alec appreciated the bluntness.
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In Search of Lestat: An Essay on the Evolution of Character
How iconic characters change through the art of adaptation, and what remains of a story when the words and details are forgotten.
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Drink Better Coffee
Not resolutions. Because resolutions are just promises bound to break. So instead, ideas. Direction. A compass to take into the new year and see where it leads.
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Chasing the Secret of a Good Story
What makes one story sing while another just sits there? And how can you bring that magic to the next thing you write?
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Dorian Gray: A Study In Self-Censorship
An essay examining self-censorship and why Oscar Wilde’s celebrated novel is not the book we thought it was.
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