writers life
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Deep Dive into K-Drama pt. 4
Welcome back to the final installment of the K-drama story analysis and break-down series. The series, where we looked at two of my favorite K-dramas, and used classic writing formulas to view them as a writer would. In the first two parts of this series, we looked at the show Doom at Your Service, where… Continue reading
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Deep Dive into K-Drama pt. 3
Welcome to part three of our K-Drama story-analysis series. I took a short break during the holiday season, but I’m back at last, with the next installment. As a reminder, this is the series where I am discussing two of my all-time favorite K-drama’s, and using our knowledge of the Three Act Story Structure (by… Continue reading
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Dear December
Dear December, Here we are again, meeting together for what feels like such a short span. It is a special and memorable time, as you are to be the last memories we carry with us into the next year. It is quite a busy time for you, my dear December, and sometimes I worry for… Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt. 12: An Update
Hello friends, I hope this post finds you well. Are you gearing up for the approaching holidays? Somehow, once again, it feels like they’ve sneaked up on me. November especially, seems to have grown legs and gotten away. One moment it’s the height of summer and it feels as if it will always be that… Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt. 11 – New Waters
Tides will turn, winds can shift, and at times even the rain changes direction. Sometimes, our inner well of creativity changes, too. One day you might draw up the pail from the well expecting to find water, only to be met with nothing. It can be shocking and even scary to realize that it’s no… Continue reading
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A Story in Song | Inspiration for Your Next Story
If there was ever a show of hands, I’m sure everyone in the room would admit they love music. Music is an incredible, magical, phenomenon that has the ability to spread light and love in an otherwise dark world. Some people love to make music with instruments, or even their voice, and others, like myself,… Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt. 7: The Dragon Called Hogwash
Once upon a time, there was a young writer who discovered a mystical element called “theme”. The little writer learned of the great power this element held and its ability to transform story craft. The notion of “theme” did in fact seem logical but the wide-eyed little writer paid no heed. The little writer surmised… Continue reading
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Turtle vs. Sloth – A Writing Update
Hello there, how are you? I hope your spring is getting along well. You may have noticed that I’ve been absent for a bit. I’m still here, just fell behind on posting because I’ve been so busy with work and life, that everything else has gone out the window. I’m another year older, and maybe… Continue reading
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The Writing Diaries pt. 6 : A Handwritten Letter
When was the last time you sat down with a pen or a pencil, and just wrote? Allowing the words to guide you across the page, instead of a rigid outline? It could be in the form of a letter, a journal entry, or anything in between. If you’re a writer, then it might not… Continue reading
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Bits & Bobs, Odds & Sods – A Life Update
Hello, friends! Looks like we’ve reached the month of February. I hope the winter has been kind to you so far, and that you’re settling into the new year nicely. The weather here is still very cold, but there is a distinct note of spring in the atmosphere. Birdsong fills the air and the sunshine… Continue reading