Come on over and visit me at DIY MFA for my latest column.
Mythic structure: The Virgin’s Promise, part two.
This time, I analyze Ever After and The Hobbit using Kim Hudson’s archetypal feminine structure.
And while you’re there, check out the rest of Gabriela’s amazing resources đ
Until next time, be well.
This time around, I’ve returned to mythic structure in an exploration of Kim Hudson’s The Virgin’s Promise, the feminine archetypical storytelling journey.
So hop on over and have a boo đ
Mythic Structure: The Vigrin’s Promise, Part One
See you back here on Thursday for a little thoughty.
This time around, I’m delving into the possibilities for future space travel.
While you’re there, check out Gabriela’s resources and courses, and the work of my fellow awesome columnists!
Until tomorrow, be well, be kind, and stay strong. The world needs your stories.
This time, I’m plumbing the depths of fairy tales with an exploration of Baba Yaga.
And while you’re visiting, check out all of Gabriela’s awesome writing resources and the other great contributors to DIY MFA.
See y’all in a bit with Tipsday!
Ah, yes. My latest column for DIY MFA has come out.
The science in your science fiction: conventional space travel.
In a future post, I’m thinking of chatting about theoretical models of space travel.
Come on over for a visit and check out the great writers’ resources!
Until tomorrow, be well.
Join me over at DIY MFA where my latest article, Speculating Your Future is now posted.
It’s not my usual Speculations post.
Aside from my regular column, I pitched an idea for a #5onFri post about writing cruise.
Yeah. Cause I went on one of those đ
Please, join me over at DIY MFA for #5onFri: Five reasons to book a writing cruise.
Good afternoon writerly folk!
I’m hot off the NaNoWriMo crazy train and back to kick the blog into high gear again.
Tomorrow, I’ll be providing you with a detailed breakdown of October and November’s writing progress with my next chapter update (flailing Kermit arms–aaaaaahhhhhhh!).
In the meantime, join me over at DIY MFA for my latest column: five nursery rhyme origins to spark your next story!
Until tomorrow, be well my friends.
Hi all you writerly people!
Over the summer, I fell behind in sharing my DIY MFA columns. I know, I said I was going to post to let you know when they were out … but life happened and sharing the posts was the last thing on my mind.
Now I’ve come home and life is more or less in order again, I thought I’d catch everyone up.
First, my latest Speculations column, the science in your science fiction: artificial intelligence. This was just published yesterday (October 17).
D’aw, isn’t this lil guy cute?
Earlier in the summer, though, I did a two part post on the hero’s journey. Part one: strengthen your writing by studying the hero’s journey. This was posted July 25, two days before I left for my European adventure.
Part two: a deep dive into the hero’s journey. This one was due within days of my return and was posted September 7.
I hope you enjoy.
And while you’re there, check out the other awesome columnists and all of Gabriela’s great resources. If you like what you see, join the DIY MFA community đ
See you tomorrow!
I hope this batch of thoughty pops your mental corn (i.e. sets off a chain reaction that results in awesome creativity)!
Why the Middle Ages are called the dark ages. Medievalists.net
Dr. Dark Age begins a series on the âDark Enlightenmentâ on Public Medievalist with this post: a brief history of a terrible idea. Fascinating reading. The gist is this: â’Dark Enlightenment’ (DE) is a theory dreamed up by self-styled Internet philosophers who claim to trace modern-day problems to the end of the Middle Ages. According to DE proponents, the Enlightenmentâs humanism, democracy, and quest for equality are responsible for the decay of Western civilization.â
Simon Segal reports on the case of the curious crystal weapons (sorry to max out the alliteration there). Curious Mind Magazine
Lady Gaga on GoalCast: remember who you are.
Leroy Little Bear: Canada is a pretend nation. REDxTalks
Sylvia Van Kirk relates the tale of Thanadelthur, the Chipewyan known as âSlave Woman.â Canadaâs History Melâs note: Thanadelthurâs life and deeds were recorded primarily by the white men whom she helped. Keep this in mind as you read.
Robert Kolker introduces us to Thomas Hargrove, a life-long âdata guyâ whoâs working on an algorithm that identifies trends in unsolved murders. Bloomberg Businessweek
Cade Metz says the danger of artificial intelligence isnât Skynet, but the end of the middle class. Wired
Bad astronomer Phil Plait has moved to SyFyWire and shares this amazing image of Jupiter from below. Later in the week, Phil turns his gaze earthward to examine the mysterious blue jets that blast up from certain storm clouds. Then, he offered some tips on how to best see Fridayâs penumbral lunar eclipse. Sadly, it was a snowy night here in the Sudz, and I couldnât see a thing đŚ
Anna Vlasits introduces us to the secret, skin-powered alphabet of squid. Wired
Short, but sweet, I hope you agree đ
See you on the weekend with more WorldCon reportage.
Be well, be kind, and stay strong!
