Writerly Sound Bites, Number 2: Chasing the Unicorn of “Relatability”

Remember the post on writing advice, readers? The one that discussed “sound bites” as a means of offering guidance to aspiring writers? As someone who has had more difficulty cutting through and understanding such “sound bites” than she cares to recall, this author decided to provide future writers with some insights to help ease them …

“To Be Loved by the Audience”

While researching an anime series she has come to enjoy titled Kabaneri no Koutetsujou (Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress), this author was introduced to an important interview with the show’s creator. Araki Tetsuro, who worked on landmark series such as Death Note, was interviewed by Sugoi Japan about his new series in 2017. He began …

Observe, Listen, Question, and Learn: The 4 Main Tools for the Astute Author

Do you recall the old admonishment: “Stop, look, and listen”? For young girls and boys, waiting is difficult – especially when you want to go from one side of the highway to the next, and there are no vehicles in sight. But once this practice becomes second nature (hopefully without the aid of a few …