writing
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I’m bored with superheroes
I’ve seen two superhero movies in the past eight days in the theatre, first “Guardians of the Galaxy 3” and then this past weekend, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” And I’m likely going to see a third, “The Flash,” later this month. Sigh. I’m not the only one to think that it feels all Hollywood does… Continue reading
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The wisdom of Robert McKee
Long before Brian Cox played the patriarchal media mogul in “Succession,” he was another unforgettable real-life character: Screenwriting and story telling guru Robert McKee in “Adaptation.” I like “Adaptation” as a parable about creation and the writing life, and as a living reminder of McKee’s classic “Story.” I’ve learned a lot from that book over… Continue reading
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Starting a new (writing) chapter on a Chromebook
I’ve been trying to find ways to increase writing moments, stealing back some of the time that I should be writing but haven’t. I do a lot of writing, both professionally and for myself. A lot of it is on either computer or mobile device, or both. A fair amount of it is handwritten, in… Continue reading
About Me
Journalist and writer. Loves writing, storytelling, books, typewriters. Always trying to find my line. Oh, and here’s where I am now.
Nows and Forevers 