Compare and Contrast: Effective Writing vs. Ineffective Writing

This is a very good video for describing subtextual storytelling vs. telling the audience everything that is going on as it happens. For prose writing this type of discussion may not seem necessary, but the fact is that it can come in handy as you show things from a given character’s point of view. You …

Random Videos – GO!

Woof, I am way too tired for more writing at the moment. Readers, please enjoy these random videos and songs. When I can next find a moment to breathe, I will be back with more cogent thoughts, I promise. Until then, have fun! If Americans spoke with a Japanese intonation😅😭😂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNdNoZCsc0 When Blurr drinks coffee. …

Thoughts for the Road

Just a few thoughts for anyone considering writing a romance or writing characters of the opposite sex. But if you are familiar with these things already, consider passing these videos along to those who may not have this information. I have to run back to writing, so enjoy the videos, readers! What Every Woman Should …

Reposted – Writing Multiple Plotlines: Everything You Need to Know

This is excellent advice, readers. Check it out! Writing Multiple Plotlines: Everything You Need to Know Today we’re going to be diving into the topic of multiple plotlines. This is in response to a question that I received on the blog from Amanda who asks: I would love a practical guide to outlining multiple storylines. …

More Random Videos

Whew! Well, it is the New Year, readers. But I'm still cleaning up some from last year. I should have more posts and such available for you soon, but for now, please bear with me and enjoy the random videos I discovered and linked below! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4c3uXLH4THg   https://youtube.com/shorts/j3Ye_9NQoHU?si=d2d6kQ9r0FXlIDEA   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n39oesiE1U https://twitter.com/i/status/1737180192336937153 (Warning, this one has …

Inspiration

What do you do when it flies from you? Cinema Therapy and Kiki’s Delivery Service* have some suggestions: Therapist Reacts to KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9H8f_DkyJ8 *These are Amazon affiliate links. When you purchase something through them, this author receives a commission from Amazon at no extra charge to you, the buyer. If you liked this …

A Word from the Wise

This video came out in 1948. If you are going to write a story where politics comes into play, then you might like to watch this. It may come in handy – for far more than fiction! PROPAGANDA - They Showed This To High School Kids In 1948! Would They Allow This Today? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AGpILvdwDM

Random Videos

There are days I do not like being busy as a nailer. Oh, well, no help for it. Here are a few random videos with strange facts and fun stuff to tide you over until I can return, readers. Enjoy!   Did you know that in THE AVENGERS... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqra90qetHg   Why Megatron is Evil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvUrfglKkt4 …

Further Reflections on “Boys Don’t Cry”

I stumbled across this video by author David V. Stewart not long ago. The video was very good, but also somewhat startling, as it echoed my own article “Big Boys Don’t Cry! – A Look at Male Vulnerability in Fiction.” I did not watch the video before writing that piece, yet Mr. Stewart and I …

Ikkin Returns – A Look at the Novelization of Final Fantasy XV

Previously, I linked to Ikkin’s videos on Final Fantasy XV*, which related to her view of the Catholic symbolism and influence in the game’s world and story. Her arguments are quite compelling and very useful for Catholic and/or Christian authors to study, as they will help a great deal with tailoring one’s fiction to be …