How Ronald D. Moore Used Star Trek to Build a Better Battlestar Galactica

So I’ve been binge-watching Deep Space 9, and the funny thing is that some pretty familiar tropes from Battlestar Galactica … Continue reading How Ronald D. Moore Used Star Trek to Build a Better Battlestar Galactica

Creativity, Writing

8 Ways to Beat the Block

Okay, I’ll come clean–I don’t believe in writer’s block. In my fifteen years as a writing tutor, I’ve worked with … Continue reading 8 Ways to Beat the Block

Art, Creativity, Education, Writing

Why I Attended the DIY Academy of Art Instead of an MFA

Becoming an artist can be expensive. If you go for an MFA, that can easily be upwards of $30,000. If … Continue reading Why I Attended the DIY Academy of Art Instead of an MFA

Creativity, Writing

Trouble Finding Your Voice? Try Memoir

I used to have a lot of questions, like “When should I add in detail, and how much detail is … Continue reading Trouble Finding Your Voice? Try Memoir

Art, Creativity

Perfectionism, The God of Destruction

I never understood before. As a writer, I’ve always been comfortable with drafting and revising and getting shit down on … Continue reading Perfectionism, The God of Destruction