I think what Jack meant to say was "It's not what you write, but how you write it." Jack should take some English classes if you ask me. Okay, enough bad jokes. This tiny little quote holds a lot of weight! If a story isn't working for you, it might not be what you're trying … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Jack Kerouac
Plot Twists – Planet of the Apes Edition
This summer has had some great movies, especially in the past few weeks. My favorite so far has been "War for the Planet of the Apes." This trilogy is one of the best that I've seen in years, and I feel like it's flying under the radar for some reason. It's just amazing to me … Continue reading Plot Twists – Planet of the Apes Edition
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2017 Fellowship to theOffice
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QOTD
Why do we love our writing teachers so much? Why, years later, do we think of them with such gratitude? I think it’s because they come along when we need them most, when we are young and vulnerable and are tentatively approaching this craft that our culture doesn’t have much respect for, but which we … Continue reading QOTD
Friday Fun – Summer Reading
Especially with that summer reading 😂 It's that time of the year to get lost in a good book.
Edgar Wright – Baby Driver Interview
I've posted a bit more about Edgar Wright than I had realized. What can I say? He's one of the best filmmakers in the world, and my favorite. If you haven't seen it, I posted a great article including a video on his style, by Every Frame a Painting. "Baby Driver" just debuted, and within a … Continue reading Edgar Wright – Baby Driver Interview
Friday Fun – A Writer’s Arsenal
You can refer to me as a writer, but I prefer wizard. Now that we got that out of the way, let's talk about the writer's arsenal. I have a few things that help me get through my day, and through my writing. These are personal, but if you want to be a wizard you … Continue reading Friday Fun – A Writer’s Arsenal
Quote of the Day – Edgar Wright
"Baby Driver" is out now! I'm so excited for this movie that I had to do another Edgar Wright post. He's most well known for "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," and "The World's End." I'll do a more in depth post on him soon, but for today let's discuss this quote. I believe it's … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Edgar Wright
In-Depth Look – PIXAR
"Cars 3" releases this week. In all honesty, the "Cars" franchise is the only Pixar franchise I haven't liked. It's always felt like a cash grab, but it's giving me a great excuse to talk about one of my favorite film studios. I love Pixar films. They are full of heart, and each one is … Continue reading In-Depth Look – PIXAR
In-Depth Look – Julia Fierro
A few months ago, I gave a reading at a local bookstore. A small but enthusiastic crowd attended, and I confessed to the audience filled with emerging writers that I had, in my 20s and early 30s, stopped writing for eight years, and that I had accepted I’d never write again. Then someone asked, … Continue reading In-Depth Look – Julia Fierro
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