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Wormholes Explained (Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell)
Writing a science fiction book? Want to play with space travel, time travel, or whatever? Or maybe you just want to understand wormholes? Check out this enlightening YouTube video from … Continue reading Wormholes Explained (Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell)
Myth building and Superstitions
Superstitions. Myths. Urban Legends. Life is full of them. How did they come to be? Check out this Ted-Ed video from Stuart Vyse about where superstitions come from. As fiction … Continue reading Myth building and Superstitions
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The “B” Parent
As I was sprinting – pacifier in hand – from my work office to our daughter’s daycare class (yes, I know: my wife and I work at the same place … Continue reading The “B” Parent
Department for Mutated Persons – Reviews
I just wanted to share this review of my first draft for The Department for Mutated Persons. It’s 1984 meets X-Men! To read it for yourself, you can check on this blog … Continue reading Department for Mutated Persons – Reviews
Did the Amazons Really Exist?
This interesting piece from Adrienne Mayor draws comparisons between the mythological Amazons and the ancient kingdom of Scythia. It’s always fascinating to me how mythology, history, and archaeology intersect to … Continue reading Did the Amazons Really Exist?
The language of lying
Noah Zandan brings us an interesting video on the language of lying. This can be helpful not only to spot a liar, but – for writers – to create complex … Continue reading The language of lying
Did ancient Troy really exist?
In this story from Einav Zamir Dembin, we see the intersections of history, literature, and archaeology. Did Troy really exist?
Anne Lamott on Life and Writing
Check out this cool Ted Talk from Anne Lamott about life and writing. One thing that stuck out to me is when she said: If it’s someone else’s problem, then … Continue reading Anne Lamott on Life and Writing
Are there universal expressions of emotion?
As a writer – especially for fiction – I sometimes wonder if an explanation of a person’s nonverbal cues will be universal to everyone. This fascinating Ted-Ed talk from Sophie … Continue reading Are there universal expressions of emotion?
What is Depression?
Mental health can be a real drain. As someone who has suffered from depression and currently taking medication for anxiety, it can make every day like walking through thick mud. … Continue reading What is Depression?
How to Make a Book for Free with Reedsy
Reedsy offers tools to get your book out in the wild, which is the endgame for most people writing a book, no? Here’s a quick, 5-minute video that will walk … Continue reading How to Make a Book for Free with Reedsy
