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Tag: creative process

How Ronald D. Moore Used Star Trek to Build a Better Battlestar Galactica
Pop Culture, Writing

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

8 Ways to Beat the Block
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

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

Trouble Finding Your Voice? Try Memoir
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

Perfectionism, The God of Destruction
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

The Power of Patience
Creativity

The Power of Patience

So you’ve got a scene that just isn’t working. You tinker and hammer and outline and cluster, but it’s still … Continue reading The Power of Patience

Creativity, Writing

Extreme Sport: Facing Your Fears

So I’ve been on a writing retreat with my novel the last few days and am glad to get back … Continue reading Extreme Sport: Facing Your Fears

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In the World But Not of It

  Some of my friends–especially those with children–envy the quiet time I have to myself. One friend sank into the … Continue reading In the World But Not of It

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Aim Small, Miss Small

So a friend told me each time I lined up a shot on the pool table. What he meant was … Continue reading Aim Small, Miss Small

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How Much

The questions I’m tormenting myself with at the moment are: “How much is too much?” and “How much is enough?” … Continue reading How Much

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