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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?