A continuation of my analysis of the Xindi-arc of Star Trek: Enterprise. Parts one and two. The argument could be made that the first third was a “slow build”, putting […]
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Archetypes, Rituals and Tropes
First of, let me say I’m going to be talking about Cabin in the Woods here. So, because this is a movie that it matters for: there will be SPOILERS […]
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As I mentioned earlier, I’m analyzing a flawed structure as part of an exercise to improve my own writing, specifically using the third “Xindi Arc” season of Star Trek: Enterprise. […]
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Of course, there is much to learn from the masters. But there is also plenty to learn from mistakes. And the great thing is, there are so many out there, […]
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Happy Thanksgiving, all. I’ve got pies and stuffing and turkey to make*, so I won’t go on for too long on this post**. I had considered just linking to some […]
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For the past 13 years, I’ve participated in Austin Scriptworks Out of Ink ten-minute playwriting “fling”, as it is called, which basically works like this: Every year in November, on […]
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Sometimes it just doesn’t come together. And that’s okay. I’m in a strange position, writing-wise. Three novels are out there, shopping at various publishing houses. Any or all could hit […]
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It hits like lightning across the forebrain. The Brilliant Idea that will be the Next New Book. And every thought is consumed with the “Oh, wow!”ness of this new idea. […]
Read moreWorldbuilding, Psychohistory, and the Power of Numbers
So, now our election is over, and if one thing can be declared an uncontested winner, it’s Math. Despite having his vocal detractors, Nate Silver’s meticulous statistical analysis of polls […]
Read moreFantasy Fiction and Democracy
Let’s face it: democracy is not a key factor in most fantasy fiction. It is a genre that has its foundations built on a primarily European-based aristocracy/nobility model. One of […]
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